To lend an analogy, in the great state of Minnesota there is one beer so beloved, so ubiquitous and so crowd pleasing that even if you were to live under a rock, chances are you’re likely to have stumbled upon it; we are of course referring to Castle Danger Cream Ale. What’s that have to do with coffee you might ask? Well, we think this is the coffee equivalent. Not only is it our best selling bean, but it also makes up the backbone of our Sundial Espresso blend.

A powerhouse in coffee cultivation, Honduras ranks as the fifth-largest coffee producer worldwide. Since the early 2000s, the Honduran coffee industry has stood out in Central America by specializing in fair trade, organic, and specialty coffees. The country’s fertile soil, diverse microclimates, and ideal terrain create the perfect conditions for cultivating high-quality beans and producing a wide variety of unique coffees. In 1991, the CABRIPEL cooperative was established in La Estanzuela, a small town within Honduras’s renowned Marcala coffee region. Today, the cooperative consists of 54 small-scale producers.

By working together, CABRIPEL members have successfully entered the Fair Trade and Organic certification markets, gaining significant international recognition. The cooperative’s structure relies on well-organized committees, which help optimize shared resources and deliver greater benefits to all members. Their coffee grows alongside crops like orange, avocado, lime, and banana trees, as well as other tall plants. These shade-providing plants protect coffee trees and the soil from harsh rains while maintaining essential shade. This agroforestry system not only preserves soil fertility for future harvests but also yields additional food sources for the farmers and their families. Through these practices, CABRIPEL exemplifies a sustainable model for coffee farming, balancing ecological responsibility with community well-being.

Composed of IH90, Lempira & Catuai, this community lot works as a great ‘daily driver’ that lends consistency cup in and cup out. Roasted ‘Full City’ or medium-dark (by our metrics), this coffee lends round notes of Chocolate Malt, Heath Bar & Sugar Plum.