This washed Geisha comes from Alma Pineda, a standout producer from the highlands of Santa Bárbara whose coffees have earned recognition in Cup of Excellence competitions and throughout the specialty community. Alma farms alongside her husband, Evin Moreno, and together they’ve become one of the most trusted producing families in the region—known for intentional farming, clean processing, and a steady commitment to quality that reaches far beyond Honduras. Our five-year partnership with Alma and Evin is built on shared values: long-term relationships, transparency, and a belief that great coffee starts with disciplined work at the farm level.
Their farm sits high in the mist-cooled mountains of El Cedral, where they cultivate Geisha, Pacas, Parainema, and SL28, each tended with the same careful approach—selective picking, patient fermentation, and slow, deliberate drying that respects both climate and craft. Alma’s coffees regularly place in specialty competitions, a testament to her skill and the clarity that defines their lots.
One of the most meaningful corners of their farm is the small Geisha plot tucked into the hillside. For Evin, these trees represent opportunity for his children—the kind he didn’t have growing up. That perspective guides everything they do: thoughtful choices, patient work, and a focus on laying the groundwork for the next generation.
This lot reflects that intention through a meticulous anaerobic washed process. Whole cherries rest in sealed tanks for 70 hours, allowing a slow, oxygen-free fermentation that builds depth while preserving the natural elegance of Geisha. The fruit is then removed, depulped, and placed into sealed plastic bags before being resubmerged in cold water for another 48 hours—a temperature-controlled second fermentation that keeps the profile clean and stable. Afterward, the coffee is fully washed and given a final 24-hour soak to remove any remaining mucilage and sharpen the cup’s structure. The result is a Geisha that stays true to its lineage: lifted florals, bright citrus structure, and a soft, honeyed sweetness—expressive without being showy, elegant without losing its honesty.
A remarkable coffee from a family steadily shaping the future of Santa Bárbara, and a partnership we’re proud to continue.
Green Price
$8.70
Green cost, milling, transport, taxes and exporting fees.
Transport
$1.07
Importing fees and transport from the farm to Chicago, Illinois.
Our Cost of Production
$6.08
Labor, Rent, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off
Metric
$15.85
Per 10.5oz bag of coffee
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Honduras Alma Pineda Geisha
Santa Bárbara , Honduras
- Producer Alma Pineda
- Elevation 1650 MASL
- Process Washed
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Quality
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Traceability
Traceability gives recognition to the producers and validates where the coffee is grown, picked, and processed.
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Transparency
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Paying More
As an Independent Specialty Coffee Roaster, we always pay well above the C-Market based on two factors; the quality of coffee and the cost of production.
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Fair Wage
A fair wage begins with paying higher premiums to the coffee producer in tandem with providing competitive wages and benefits for our staff here at Metric.
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