Shenandoah Spring
Honduras COMSA Marcala
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Shenandoah Spring
Honduras COMSA Natural SHG EP
Café Orgánico Marcala Sociedad Anónima (COMSA) was founded in Marcala, a rural community in central Honduras. Since their humble beginnings in 2001 with 69 members, they have grown into a thought leader for Central American cooperatives and organic coffee production. In addition to serving their now 1,200+ members, COMSA’s multiple projects teach organic farming practices, produce affordable organic inputs, and positively impact their communities through social projects.
Coffee Grade: SHG EP
Farm/Coop/Station: Café Orgánico Marcala Sociedad Anónima (COMSA)
Processing: Natural
Altitude: 1,300 to 1,500 meters above sea level
Owner: 1,200 farmers working with COMSA
Varietal: Catuai, Caturra, Lempira, Pacas
Region: Montecillos
Subregion: Marcala
Taste Profile:
Sweetness: Very High
Acidity: High
Bitterness: Low
Coffee in Honduras:
Honduras is a small yet mighty coffee producer, boasting the largest per capita coffee production in the world.
Beginning in 2017, Honduras began placing third in global Arabica production volume, competing with Ethiopia.
The two countries often trade third and fourth place annually—an impressive feat for Honduras.
COMSA’s leaders recognized that to change the future, they must invest in today's youth. In 2017, COMSA purchased a failing private school next to their wet mill in Marcala and founded their international school. Most students are children of cooperative members or coffee laborers, with 80–90% receiving scholarships. The school bus transports children daily, serving ages 6 months to 17 years. Teaching incorporates Montessori, the Doman method, and bilingual (Spanish-English) instruction.