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MONT58 Honduras Organic Coffee Beans

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Sustainably Grown Aruco Cooperative Coffee

iscover the unique excellence of the Aruco Co-operative, a coffee that epitomises ethical sourcing and meticulous processing. Grown by dedicated members like Jorge Isaac Hernández, this medium-dark roast is distinguished by the innovative central Aruco mill, where a unique, slow 20–30 day drying process at 800 MASL stabilises the flavours.

This commitment to consistency results in a truly satisfying cup, delivering a rich, smooth body with prominent notes of bittersweet chocolate and deep nuttiness, making it perfectly suited for espresso and robust brewing methods.

Tasting Profile & Brew Details

This is a rich, satisfying coffee profile that excels across many brew methods.

Taste Notes: Bittersweet, Nutty, Rich
Roast Level: Medium – Dark
Strength: 4 out of 5

Producer Story & Ethical Sourcing

This exceptional coffee is a testament to the dedication of Jorge Isaac Hernández, a proud member of the Aruco Co-operative since 2016.

Sustainably Grown and Thoughtfully Processed: Jorge and the Aruco Co-op are committed to ethical, high-quality production, ensuring both the environment and the producer are supported.
Quality Control: All the crop is carefully processed at the central Aruco mill. This centralisation ensures greater control and consistency in quality while reducing risk for the producer.

The Aruco Mill: A Commitment to Quality and Consistency

The Aruco mill plays a critical role in developing this coffee's smooth, rich flavour profile. By centralising the post-harvest processing at the mill, the Aruco Co-operative ensures a standard of quality and consistency that is difficult for individual smallholder farmers to achieve on their own. This move not only reduces risk for the producer—protecting the value of their hard work, but also guarantees every batch is treated with the same meticulous attention.

The Impact of Slow, Stable Drying on Flavour

The key feature of the Aruco mill is its unique location, situated at 800 metres above sea level (MASL). This altitude provides a drier, more stable climate than the higher-altitude farms where the beans are grown. This stability is crucial for the drying process. Unlike the unpredictable weather on the high slopes, the mill's climate allows for a very slow, controlled drying period of 20–30 days. This extended, even exposure allows the sugars and complex organic acids within the bean to stabilise, resulting in a beautifully balanced cup that features a rich, bittersweet, and nutty profile without any of the rough, uneven flavours that can result from rushed drying.

Ultimately, this commitment to a controlled, slow drying process at the Aruco mill is what creates the coffee's signature characteristics. It enhances the desirable notes of bittersweet chocolate and deep nuttiness while providing the smooth, rich body that makes this a highly satisfying and consistent medium-dark roast.

Recommended Brewing Method

Given the medium-dark roast, rich body, and bittersweet notes, this coffee is exceptionally versatile:

Best for Espresso: The bittersweet and nutty profile stands up beautifully to the intensity of espresso, creating a classic, creamy shot. It's ideal for all milk-based drinks (lattes, cappuccinos) where its rich chocolatey notes will shine through.

Excellent for French Press (Cafetière): This immersion method enhances the inherent rich body and brings the deep, satisfying flavours of chocolate and nuts to the forefront for a hearty, robust cup.

Great for Cold Brew: The low acidity and high concentration of chocolatey and nutty flavours make this an ideal candidate for cold brewing, resulting in a naturally sweet and exceptionally smooth concentrate.

About The Roastery

Mont58 Coffee is the passion project of husband-and-wife team, Shai and Maya. Their journey began quite literally at home in 2018, when they took the plunge and jacked in their full-time jobs to start roasting coffee in a humble garden shed in South-East London. Shai, whose passion for coffee was sparked by childhood memories of drinking cardamom-spiced coffee with his grandfather, honed his craft on a tiny 250g machine.

This small-batch venture quickly took off, especially during the lockdown when the local community wholeheartedly embraced their door-to-door, bike-delivered coffee.

While they have since scaled up to a larger roastery in Ashford, Kent, and opened further sites, the spirit of that original shed, small business, big heart, remains central to their award-winning, ethical, and community-focused mission. It's a proper 'started from the ground up' success story, but with significantly better beans.