NL El Triangulo
| Price per 1kg. |
€ 235,44 |
|---|---|
| Price updated: |
4th Oct 2025 |
|
Door te kiezen voor een verpakking van 1000 gram (1 kg) |
|
Beans Parameters
Caffeine: With caffeine
Altitudes: High-Altitude Coffee
Sorts: ARABICA
Processing methods: Washed
Additional
El Triangulo is a 100 percent Geisha from the Santa Lucia coffee farm in Comayagua, Honduras, managed by the Mierisch family. The light roast highlights floral, tea-like nuances for filter brewing or a slightly rounder espresso. Expect jasmine and white blossom, with flavors of green tea, lychee, peach and passionfruit. The coffee is processed using the washed method, with careful fermentation and drying on raised beds. The farm works sustainably and socially responsibly, with fair wages and attention to biodiversity. Brewing advice: V60 at about a 1:16 ratio and water around 92°C, or 15 g in to 45 g out for espresso in 30 seconds. Available via Manhattan Coffee Roasters.
More About El Triangulo
Origin and farm
El Triangulo refers to a specific plot on the Santa Lucia coffee farm in the Comayagua region of Honduras. This plantation is owned by the Mierisch family, a renowned coffee producer with farms in both Nicaragua and Honduras. Santa Lucia was acquired in 2014 as an addition to their coffee family. The farm sits at around 1550 meters elevation and is known for competition-quality coffee, particularly thanks to the exceptional Geisha and Pacas that are grown there.
Roasting (roast profile)
The beans are roasted relatively lightly, typical for preserving the delicate aromas of a Geisha. Manhattan offers both a filter roast and an espresso roast for El Triangulo. The filter roast emphasizes the floral, tea-like nuances, while the espresso version is roasted slightly longer for a rounder body without losing brightness.
Flavor and aroma
El Triangulo treats the senses to a refined flavor and aroma palette. Tasting notes include green tea, lychee, and white blossom. The coffee is distinctly floral (jasmine) in aroma and offers fruity accents such as peach and passionfruit. The taste is elegant and clear with a tea-like character and subtle sweetness.
Processing Method
El Triangulo is processed using the traditional washed method. After harvesting, the cherries are pulped and dry-fermented for 36 hours in tiled tanks. After that the fermented coffee is washed and dried for about 15 days on raised beds in a greenhouse with 50% shade, until the moisture content reaches around 11%. Finally, the lot rests for at least a month in storage so the remaining moisture can distribute evenly within the bean.
Variety
El Triangulo is 100% Geisha (also called Gesha), a rare Arabica variety praised for its floral, tea-like character. Santa Lucia introduced this variety in 2014 by planting young Geisha plants from Panama on the high-altitude plots. The Geisha grows there at about 1560 meters, an ideal microclimate for developing complex flavors.
Sustainability and ethics
Fincas Mierisch applies strict sustainability standards across all their farms. Deforestation is prevented and additional trees are planted to promote biodiversity, while wastewater from coffee processing is purified and reused. Workers are also well cared for: seasonal laborers receive fair wages, safe housing on the farm, and access to clean drinking water, sanitary facilities, medical care, and education. Child labor is strictly prohibited; during the harvest the children of pickers receive free meals and schooling on the farm. In addition, about 70% of the staff are women and every form of discrimination is actively countered.
Brew recommendations
For brewing, a filter method such as the V60 is recommended. Use, for example, a ratio of ~1:16 (15 g of coffee to ±250 g of water) with water at about 92°C for a clean cup. Let the coffee cool slightly afterward for extra floral aromas. Because of the ultra-light roast, some experts recommend letting freshly roasted beans rest for a few weeks (degassing) before using them for the very best result.
El Triangulo can also be surprisingly good as an espresso. A recommended recipe is 15 g of coffee for ±45 g of espresso in ~30 seconds, producing a lively shot with lime-like acidity, sweet peach notes, and a jasmine-like finish.
Awards and recognition
El Triangulo (and sister parcel La Casona) has won several prestigious awards in a short period:
- Honduras Cup of Excellence 2019 – 1st place (washed Geisha, 94.84 points).
- Honduras Cup of Excellence 2021 – 1st place (Geisha blend from El Triangulo & La Casona).
- Honduras Cup of Excellence 2022 – 2nd place (blend of Geisha and Pacamara from Santa Lucia).
Packaging design
Glistening gold accents and Art Deco elements give the coffee packaging a luxurious look. Each package includes a detailed label with information about origin, processing and flavour for maximum transparency. This presentation underscores the exclusive character of this coffee.
Availability and price
El Triangulo is available only through the webshop of Manhattan Coffee Roasters in bags of 125 g, 250 g or 1 kg (whole beans only). The price reflects the rarity: approximately €29 for 125 g and around €231 for 1 kg. This places El Triangulo in the higher-end segment, fitting its status as a competition coffee.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.