SUMO - Carlos Rivera (Honduras)

Description: SUMO - Carlos Rivera (Honduras)

Producer: Carlos Rivera Jr
Farm: Las Mataras
Region: Mercedes
Varieties: Catuai & Typica
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1,600–1,800 masl
Harvest Year: 2023

Cupping Notes: Chocolate, vanilla, and lemon tea

Carlos Rivera and his wife Soraya, a third-generation coffee grower, began cultivating coffee as a family project, inspired by their love for the land and its potential. Over the years, their passion and dedication have led to consistent improvements in quality, earning them recognition and respect in the coffee community.

Their son, Carlos Rivera Junior, born in 1996, embraced the family tradition by refining post-harvest techniques. His meticulous preparation of micro-lots gained acclaim in 2018, when one of his anaerobic lots scored 89 points and won a gold medal in their region, Oro de Ocotepeque. This achievement marked a milestone, establishing the Rivera family as premier producers of exceptional Honduran coffee.

Commitment to Quality

The Rivera family’s focus on quality extends beyond coffee processing to the roots of their farm. They carefully manage planting, harvesting, and drying practices to ensure excellence. Their stable, long-term relationships with experienced seasonal workers foster trust and shared knowledge. By organizing tasting events, they empower their team to understand the impact of careful selection and take pride in producing high-quality micro-lots.

SUMO is a reflection of dedication, expertise, and the rich heritage of coffee cultivation passed through generations of the Rivera family.