Honduras | Victoria Aguirre - Washed Bourbon
Victoria Aguirre is a coffee producer who takes pride in her work as a woman-prodcuer and community leader. We had the privilege of meeting Victoria in 2024 when we visited her farm in Intibuca where she produces coffee as a member of the female-led Campanario Co-op. The Campanario Co-op has worked imaginatively to overcome the barriers small holders face by pooling resources and dedicating themselves to mutual support. We are extremely proud to work with Victoria and her amazing coffee. In the cup we find a vibrant acidity that reminds us of pink lemonade, floral aromatics, and a sweet, comforting depth reminiscent of dried fruit and nougat.
We Taste: Pink Lemonade, White Tea, Dried Fruit, Nougat
Country: Honduras
Region: Campanario
Process: Washed
Lot name: Mi Bendicion
Producer: Victoria Aguirre
Varietal: Bourbon
Elevation: 1750-1800
Harvest Date: Spring 2024
Farmgate price: 7500 Lempira/quintal green coffee
Local farmgate price (April 2024): 3500 Lempira/quintal green coffee
FOB Price: $3.34 USD/lb
Our Price: $5.15 USD/lb
Quantity Purchased: 7 × 70kgs
“Victoria Aguirre, a 49-year-old wife and mother of six, began her journey in coffee farming in 2013. With the support of her husband, who emigrated to the United States to help financially, she purchased a small, already-planted coffee plot. As a second-generation coffee farmer, Victoria grew up seeing her parents cultivate coffee as the primary source of income in their region, where most families depend on the crop.
Victoria is deeply passionate about coffee farming, not only because it sustains her family but also because it connects her to her roots. Her dream is to continue selling her coffee as a high-quality product, earning better prices to create improved living conditions for her family. However, the journey has not been without challenges. Low market prices, rising production costs, and the impacts of climate change have made sustaining her farm increasingly difficult. Despite these struggles, Victoria remains committed to her work. Her goal is to manage her coffee farm effectively, secure fair prices, and ensure a better quality of life for her family. She finds great pride in being an independent woman who contributes economically and financially to her household.
Victoria expresses her gratitude to buyers, roasters, and consumers who support her coffee in international markets:
‘As a woman coffee producer, I am thankful for the opportunity to sell my coffee in your country. Your support allows me to achieve financial independence and provide for my family.’”
Victoria Aguirre is a coffee producer who takes pride in her work as a woman-prodcuer and community leader. We had the privilege of meeting Victoria in 2024 when we visited her farm in Intibuca where she produces coffee as a member of the female-led Campanario Co-op. The Campanario Co-op has worked imaginatively to overcome the barriers small holders face by pooling resources and dedicating themselves to mutual support. We are extremely proud to work with Victoria and her amazing coffee. In the cup we find a vibrant acidity that reminds us of pink lemonade, floral aromatics, and a sweet, comforting depth reminiscent of dried fruit and nougat.
We Taste: Pink Lemonade, White Tea, Dried Fruit, Nougat
Country: Honduras
Region: Campanario
Process: Washed
Lot name: Mi Bendicion
Producer: Victoria Aguirre
Varietal: Bourbon
Elevation: 1750-1800
Harvest Date: Spring 2024
Farmgate price: 7500 Lempira/quintal green coffee
Local farmgate price (April 2024): 3500 Lempira/quintal green coffee
FOB Price: $3.34 USD/lb
Our Price: $5.15 USD/lb
Quantity Purchased: 7 × 70kgs
“Victoria Aguirre, a 49-year-old wife and mother of six, began her journey in coffee farming in 2013. With the support of her husband, who emigrated to the United States to help financially, she purchased a small, already-planted coffee plot. As a second-generation coffee farmer, Victoria grew up seeing her parents cultivate coffee as the primary source of income in their region, where most families depend on the crop.
Victoria is deeply passionate about coffee farming, not only because it sustains her family but also because it connects her to her roots. Her dream is to continue selling her coffee as a high-quality product, earning better prices to create improved living conditions for her family. However, the journey has not been without challenges. Low market prices, rising production costs, and the impacts of climate change have made sustaining her farm increasingly difficult. Despite these struggles, Victoria remains committed to her work. Her goal is to manage her coffee farm effectively, secure fair prices, and ensure a better quality of life for her family. She finds great pride in being an independent woman who contributes economically and financially to her household.
Victoria expresses her gratitude to buyers, roasters, and consumers who support her coffee in international markets:
‘As a woman coffee producer, I am thankful for the opportunity to sell my coffee in your country. Your support allows me to achieve financial independence and provide for my family.’”
Victoria Aguirre is a coffee producer who takes pride in her work as a woman-prodcuer and community leader. We had the privilege of meeting Victoria in 2024 when we visited her farm in Intibuca where she produces coffee as a member of the female-led Campanario Co-op. The Campanario Co-op has worked imaginatively to overcome the barriers small holders face by pooling resources and dedicating themselves to mutual support. We are extremely proud to work with Victoria and her amazing coffee. In the cup we find a vibrant acidity that reminds us of pink lemonade, floral aromatics, and a sweet, comforting depth reminiscent of dried fruit and nougat.
We Taste: Pink Lemonade, White Tea, Dried Fruit, Nougat
Country: Honduras
Region: Campanario
Process: Washed
Lot name: Mi Bendicion
Producer: Victoria Aguirre
Varietal: Bourbon
Elevation: 1750-1800
Harvest Date: Spring 2024
Farmgate price: 7500 Lempira/quintal green coffee
Local farmgate price (April 2024): 3500 Lempira/quintal green coffee
FOB Price: $3.34 USD/lb
Our Price: $5.15 USD/lb
Quantity Purchased: 7 × 70kgs
“Victoria Aguirre, a 49-year-old wife and mother of six, began her journey in coffee farming in 2013. With the support of her husband, who emigrated to the United States to help financially, she purchased a small, already-planted coffee plot. As a second-generation coffee farmer, Victoria grew up seeing her parents cultivate coffee as the primary source of income in their region, where most families depend on the crop.
Victoria is deeply passionate about coffee farming, not only because it sustains her family but also because it connects her to her roots. Her dream is to continue selling her coffee as a high-quality product, earning better prices to create improved living conditions for her family. However, the journey has not been without challenges. Low market prices, rising production costs, and the impacts of climate change have made sustaining her farm increasingly difficult. Despite these struggles, Victoria remains committed to her work. Her goal is to manage her coffee farm effectively, secure fair prices, and ensure a better quality of life for her family. She finds great pride in being an independent woman who contributes economically and financially to her household.
Victoria expresses her gratitude to buyers, roasters, and consumers who support her coffee in international markets:
‘As a woman coffee producer, I am thankful for the opportunity to sell my coffee in your country. Your support allows me to achieve financial independence and provide for my family.’”