Finca El Trueno - Los Planes, Marcala, Honduras

"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." - Nelson Domínguez

A Journey Born from Necessity

Nelson's path to specialty coffee began in a remote Honduran community where education ended at sixth grade and opportunities were scarce. Coffee was already in his blood—a family tradition spanning over 30 years. But Nelson dreamed of something more.

Through tremendous sacrifice and determination, he pursued coffee education, walking long distances and scraping together money for transportation just to attend classes. His dedication caught the attention of Marcos Lozano at COMSA cooperative, who became both mentor and father figure.

"Marcos would tell me every day: 'Nelson, you can do this, you can improve,'" Nelson remembers. "He went from being my boss to becoming the father I never had."

Finca El Trueno: Where Passion Meets Excellence

Today, Nelson works alongside his brother Julio at Finca El Trueno, 1,750 meters above sea level in Los Planes, Marcala. The farm takes its name from the native "trueno" trees that once dominated the landscape. Through careful management, they've transformed this challenging environment into something extraordinary.

"The bees play a crucial role," Nelson explains. "They pollinate our citrus trees and coffee plants, creating natural flavor exchanges. Combined with the wild blackberries and our altitude, this gives our coffee its distinctive honey sweetness and bright citrus notes."

Their honey-processed coffee consistently scores above 88 points, reflecting years of dedication to quality and sustainable farming practices.

More Than Coffee: A Legacy of Hope

For Nelson, success means more than exceptional coffee. "I want to help other people, especially children—so they have access to education and opportunities I had to fight for."

When you taste Finca El Trueno, you're experiencing the determination of someone who refused to accept limitations, the wisdom of a mentor who believed in potential, and the love of two brothers who tend their land with positive energy.