Honduras Don Abel Botijas Geisha
This exceptional Geisha coffee was selected for the pre-selection stage of the 2026 Cup of Excellence Honduras. Although it didn't make it to the final winning lots, it is truly an outstanding Geisha, and here at Captain's Coffee, we are delighted to have secured a handful of this remarkable coffee.
Produced by our good friend, Don Abel, a dedicated and passionate coffee grower, this lot showcases everything that makes Geisha one of the world's most celebrated varieties. In the cup, you'll discover elegant notes of jasmine, white grape, green apple, white peach, star fruit, and black tea, finishing with a vibrant sweetness and delicate floral aroma.
If you appreciate refined, fruit-forward, and floral coffees with exceptional complexity, this is one you definitely don't want to miss. Quantities are extremely limited, so once it's gone, it's gone.
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Reminder! This coffee is raw; you must roast it before brewing
Arrival Date: July 2026. Harvest season: 2026, packed in GrainPro
Acidity & Brightness: Gently bright and black tea
Balance & Finish: Well balanced with a quick, clean finish
Body & Texture: Floral, Clean, Elegant
Flavors: Jasmine, White Grape, Green Apple, White Peach, Star Fuit & Black Tea
Grade: SHG-EP, grown at 1,600 – 1,800 MASL
Certifications:Direct trade, Organic
Processing: Washed
Grower: Don Abel Girón
Region: Comayagua, Honduras
Varietals: Geisha
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)Cup of Excellence (2026) - 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.
