{"product_id":"r-benjamin-paz-la-salsa-sl28","title":"Benjamin Paz - La Salsa SL28","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET THE PRODUCER |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenjamin Paz is a cornerstone of Honduran specialty coffee, and we’re not just saying that because he’s a personal friend. A third generation producer with deep roots in both coffee production and exporting, Benjamin began working with the exporting venture, San Vicente, in 2008 and began growing his own coffee four years later. Since those first trees were planted, Benjamin has won the Honduras Cup of Excellence multiple times, including in 2024, when our director and head roaster had the tremendous privilege of celebrating with him in person. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAway from the cupping table, Ben is an advocate for both environmental stewardship and economic opportunity. On his own farms, he has championed sustainable farming practices and forest conservation initiatives for years. Additionally, through his work with San Vicente, Ben pours a great deal of energy into connecting other local producers to reputable specialty roasters, helping to ensure fair prices for the farmers in his beloved Santa Barbara region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUST THE PROCESS | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter being handpicked at peak ripeness, the coffee cherries are pulped and put into open tanks to ferment for 20 hours. Once the mucilage is fermented, the beans are rinsed four times, then placed on raised beds to dry for a day. Lastly, the beans are put in a solar dryer for around 14 days to dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE A SIP |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenjamin’s kind and careful approach to fermentation is on full display in this coffee! Floral, like white flowers, and sticky-sweet, like panela sugar, it’s the perfect complement to spring weather. Throughout the cup, a vibrant acidity shines, like fresh grapefruit. Black currant is a rare and delightful addition to the flavor call sheet. From the first sip to the last, this coffee is delicate and beautiful, tasting like a piano sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Cedral, Santa Barbara, Honduras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenjamin Paz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Salsa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSL28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-6ed589ab-7fff-b65a-ea83-a2535c32d88d\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1600 MASL\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black \u0026 White Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":53290178478393,"sku":"BWSO-BeP-LS10","price":18.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz","offer_id":53290178511161,"sku":"BWSO-BeP-LS12","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2988\/2574\/files\/BenjaminPaz_LaSalsaSl28_Washedonlinecar_2026_4x_85569079-2b24-4621-bb52-f1fa76a503c1.png?v=1778702248","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwhiteroasters.com\/products\/r-benjamin-paz-la-salsa-sl28","provider":"Black \u0026 White Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}