Planted five years ago during a visit from Metric’s founder and green buyer, the SL-28 trees at Alma’s farm in El Cedral are now in their second harvest. Originally developed in Kenya, SL-28 has become a favorite in the specialty coffee world for its vibrant acidity and depth. Grown in the high-altitude microclimate of El Cedral, this SL-28 bridges continents—bringing together the varietal’s East African roots with the richness of Honduran soil and climate.
For this washed microlot, ripe cherries were rested for 24 hours before being hand-sorted and depulped at the Moreno family mill. The coffee was then washed and dried slowly on raised beds, preserving its clarity and structure.
In the cup, expect a lively white grapefruit acidity, the ripe sweetness of Rainier cherry, and a delicate wildflower honey finish. This lot is a testament to Alma and Evin’s meticulous craft and to the expressive power of place.
Green Price
$5.50
Green cost, milling, transport, taxes and exporting fees.
Transport
$0.70
Importing fees and transport from the farm to Chicago, Illinois.
Our Cost of Production
$6.00
Labor, Rent, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off
Metric
$12.20
Per 10.5oz bag of coffee
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Alma Pineda Washed
El Cedral , 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
We endeavor to contextualize the importance of a fair and balanced trade through the prices we pay.
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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.