El Paraiso, Honduras (Washed) | 250g

A beautiful washed coffee from El Pescadero in El Paraiso from CAFEUNO. A balanced cup with tasting notes of cinnamon, chocolate, plums and a little bit of citrus zest creating the perfect morning cup. CAFEUNO is a cooperative borne as an innovative collaboration between a non-profit and small cooperatives with the goal of creating a more sustainable way to grow and produce coffee, helping to highlight under-represented producers from the El Paraiso region. Scroll down for more information on CAFEUNO and the producers behind the beans.

PROCESS | Washed
ELEVATION | 1520-1350 MASL
VARIETAL | Parainema
PROFILE | Cinnamon, chocolate, plums, zest, you know... a good cup of joe!
PRODUCER | CAFEUNO
GENERAL MANAGER | Williams Alexander Romero Gradiz
CURRENT MEMBERS | 158 producers among 11 member organizations 

CAFEUNO is essentially a cooperative of smaller cooperatives. It has a centralized facility with mechanical
and shaded drying facilities and a cupping lab. CAFEUNO started in 2015 and began with a few rough years but has since seen exciting growth towards helping the under-represented producers of the El Paraiso region.

CAFEUNO was born as an innovative collaboration between a non-profit organization and small cooperatives, with the goal of creating a more sustainable way to produce and market coffee. It began with 20 cooperatives and over 1,000 members, but when an initial investment was required, only 300 producers continued. Their commitment gave strength to the project, which today consists of 11 cooperatives and 158 producers.

Williams, a fourth-generation farmer, has managed CAFEUNO since 2016, guiding members toward specialty coffee production, training, and direct connections with buyers. He believes differentiation and transparency are key to sustainability.

A major challenge in El Paraíso is the aging farmer population and limited youth involvement. CAFEUNO responded with programs for young producers, who are increasingly committed to improving quality each season, ensuring continuity and innovation.

The cooperative has a team of 7 employees, including Gisele, a certified Cinco Estrella cupper, whose role is vital in evaluating coffees, improving cup scores, and ensuring consistency. CAFEUNO is diversifying with washed, honey, and natural processes, while strengthening traceability and direct trade contracts to access specialty niches.

Looking to 2025, CAFEUNO’s goals are to:

*Increase production by 15%.
*Integrate 20 new young producers.
*Expand differentiated lots with special processes.
*Strengthen long-term buyer relationships.

Today, CAFEUNO is a trusted partner in El Paraíso, offering producers better opportunities, innovation, and resilience. For buyers, it represents quality, traceable, and sustainable coffees produced by families committed to their future.