Proud Mary's connection to the Santa Barbara region of Honduras began all the way back in 2012 when we were introduced to a small group of producers situated around the town of Peña Blanca, close to the shores of the stunning Lake Yojoa. More than a decade later, that group of producers has grown in number, and our relationships have deepened. The Fernandez Brothers, Javier and Nahun, were part of that original group and exemplify – perhaps more than any other producers that we work with – how transformative a genuine partnership can be. When we started working together, the brothers grew varieties traditional to Honduras, and only processed using the washed method. Today, they’ve become leaders in their community, not only experimenting with (and mastering) various processing techniques, but also helping to raise the quality of coffee in the entire region by sharing what they’ve learned. This lot was built with coffees from both Javier and Nahun, a collaboration with family.