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Santa Lucia Reserve Organic
Panela, sweet tamarind and crumb cake
$18.00 - $40.80
Roast Level
Generational Excellence in Honduran Coffee
Raul Rodriguez is a third-generation coffee producer - the son of Don Ermenegildo Rodriguez, whose vision for specialty coffee would influence generations of farmers in the region. Raul inherited Finca Santa Lucia from his father and lives there with his wife and three dogs - over two and a half hours from Comayagua, the nearest city. Located within the Montaña de La Choca national mountain reserve, Finca Santa Lucia enjoys well-defined seasons which contribute to the consistently high quality of coffee crops.
Ample rain, rich clay soil, and high altitude make for healthy coffee plants and beautiful ripe cherries, and a clear dry season allows producers like Rodriguez to sun-dry the coffees after the washing process. In the highest altitudes of his land, Raul can be found growing new varietals such as Ovata and Pacamara. Finca Santa Lucia is certified organic and serves as a habitat for many birds, including his favorite - the Toucan.
Progressive Coffee Farming in Comayagua
Always striving for both better quality coffee and greater quality of life for his workers, Raul pays his workers the highest salaries in the region and has chosen to donate a portion of his profits this year to help rebuild the local school which is in need of electricity and a kitchen.
Raul is the grandfather of Nelson Amador - founder and owner of De La Finca Coffee Importers - and through this multi-generational partnership, the family’s coffee makes its way to the United States by direct trade.
Educate2Envision: Next Gen Coffee Partnership
As part of our ongoing partnership with Educate2Envision - a nonprofit organization promoting education in rural Honduras - a portion of all profits from the sale of this coffee will be donated to E2E.
These funds are used to build secondary schools in coffee-producing communities, as well as to provide youth scholarships in these areas.
To date, Educate2Envision has built over 15 secondary schools and provided over 1000 youth scholarships in communities where the help is needed most.
Brewing Guides
Dial in Santa Lucia Reserve Organic for your favorite method.
Highlights clarity and acidity; best with precise grind, flow control, and flat or conical brewers.
| Brew Ratio | 1:16 (e.g., 20g coffee to 320g water) |
| Grind | Medium (like table salt) |
| Water Temp | 94°C / 201°F |
| Total Brew Time | 2:45 – 3:15 min |
| Yield | 300–320g |
Use a Kalita Wave to balance sweetness and structure.
Full immersion with coarse grind; great for body, sweetness, and lower-acidity profiles.
| Brew Ratio | 1:15 (e.g., 30g coffee to 450g water) |
| Grind | Coarse (like kosher salt) |
| Water Temp | 93°C / 199°F |
| Total Brew Time | 4:30 – 5:00 min |
| Yield | 400–450g |
Stir before placing lid; emphasizes sweetness and tamarind acidity.
Pressure extraction with fine grind; isolates intensity, structure, and balance.
| Brew Ratio | 1:2.25 (e.g., 18g coffee to 40g espresso) |
| Grind | Fine (like powdered sugar) |
| Water Temp | 93°C / 199°F |
| Total Brew Time | 25 – 30 sec |
| Yield | 36–40g |
Use full 9 bars pressure for syrupy texture and sweet finish.
