Honduras Don Abel Botijas Natural
Abel and his family handle every step of production themselves, ensuring consistency and care. Their hands-on approach has made Las Botijas a favorite among roasters who value traceability and flavor integrity.
2021 Good Food Award winner and 2018 Cup of Excellence finalist
Two-Time National Champion – The Best of Honduras Late Harvest (Project Origin)
2016– 1st Place
2017 – 1st Place
Organized by Project Origin in collaboration with IHCAFE, this competition celebrates Honduras' top-performing late-harvest coffees. Finca Las Botijas, under the care of Don Abel Girón, earned first place in both 2016 and 2017 for its exceptional quality and distinctive flavor profile.
Typical Cup Profile
Aroma:** Bright floral and fruity
Flavor:** Notes of tropical fruit, peach, and sugarcane
Body:** Juicy, round, and creamy
Acidity:** Vibrant, citric, and well-balanced
Finish:** Clean, sweet, and lingering
About Don Abel Girón & Finca Las Botijas
Don Abel Girón is a renowned third-generation coffee producer from Comayagua, Honduras. His farm, Finca Las Botijas benefits from rich volcanic soil, high elevations, and a unique microclimate—ideal conditions for producing outstanding specialty coffees. Through dedication, innovation, and careful post-harvest processing, Don Abel has achieved national recognition for quality and consistency.
His leadership in the coffee community extends beyond competitions. Don Abel is also a mentor to other producers in the region, promoting sustainable practices and raising the profile of Honduran specialty coffee on the international stage.
READ DESCRIPTION
Reminder! This coffee is raw; you must roast it before brewing
Arrival Date: July 2025. Harvest season: 2025, packed in GrainPro
Acidity & Brightness: Gently bright and fairly sweet
Balance & Finish: Well balanced with a quick, clean finish
Body & Texture: Full bodied with a creamy texture, Juicy, Round
Flavors: Red Apple, Mandarine, Strawberry Yogurt, Apricot, White Grape
Grade: SHG-EP, grown at 1,600 – 1,800 MASL
Certifications:Direct trade, Organic
Processing: Natural
Grower: Don Abel Girón
Region: Comayagua, Honduras
Varietals: Pacamara
Recommended Roast Range: Light
Roasting Las Botijas—especially from Don Abel’s Las Botijas farm—is a bit of an art form. These beans are large, low-density, and packed with complex sugars, which means they behave differently than typical Arabica varieties.
Lighter roasts accent bright and vibrant acidity in the form of crisp apple and lemon zest along with more pronounced floral tones. Darker roasts will lose a bit of brightness in favor of body as well as bringing out more rounded sweetness and accent caramel and chocolate tones.
Nestled in the highlands of Villa San Antonio, Comayagua, Honduras, Finca Las Botijas is a small but mighty coffee farm owned by José Abel Girón Durón, known affectionately as Don Abel. His commitment to quality and sustainability has earned the farm international recognition.
Recognition & Awards
- Cup of Excellence Finalist (2018) - Best of Honduras Late Harvest Champion (2016 & 2017) - Good Food Award Winner (2021)
Sustainability Practices
- Contour planting and hedgerow establishment to preserve soil - Integrated pest management to combat rust and maintain healthy crops - Shade-grown coffee under native trees like guama and liquidambar.
