From Finca El Trueno to Your Cup: Nelson Domínguez’s Coffee Journey

Nelson Domínguez grew up in a remote Honduran community where education ended at sixth grade and opportunities were scarce. Coffee was in his family for over 30 years, but Nelson dreamed of something more.

Through determination and sacrifice, he pursued coffee education—walking long distances, saving every coin for transportation, and dedicating himself to learning. His persistence caught the attention of Marcos Lozano from the COMSA cooperative, who became both mentor and father figure.

“Marcos would tell me every day: ‘Nelson, you can do this, you can improve.’ He went from being my boss to becoming the father I never had,” Nelson recalls.

Finca El Trueno: Where Passion Meets Excellence

Today, Nelson works with his brother Julio at Finca El Trueno, located 1,750 meters above sea level in Los Planes, Marcala. The farm’s name comes from the native “trueno” trees that once dominated the land.

Nature plays a key role in their success: bees pollinate citrus trees and coffee plants, creating natural flavor exchanges. Combined with wild blackberries and high altitude, this produces coffee with a distinctive honey sweetness and bright citrus notes.

Their Catuai consistently scores above 88 points, reflecting years of dedication to quality and sustainability.

More Than Coffee: A Legacy of Hope

For Nelson, coffee is more than flavor—it’s a mission. He hopes to give back by helping children access the education he once had to fight for.

“What I want people to feel when they drink our coffee is a connection from the farm—that the love and positive energy we put into caring for the plants is transmitted in the drink they consume.”

Taste El Trueno Today

When you brew El Trueno, you’re tasting more than coffee—you’re experiencing Nelson’s determination, his family’s devotion, and the storms of Marcala that inspired its name.