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🇭🇳Honduras

Leonicio Castellon

Leonicio Castellon is a longtime Verve partner who produces high-elevation coffee at Finca La Tigra in the mountains of Santa Bárbara, Honduras.

Farm: Finca La Tigra →

History

At about 1,700 meters, Finca La Tigra sits in cool, frequently cloudy mountain conditions that slow cherry maturation. Verve documents a multi-year sourcing relationship with Leonicio.

Published coffees linked to Leonicio Castellon

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Research sources & verification

These source links were recorded for this producer profile. They provide a way to check the documented claims; the links do not independently establish each person's identity, current farm relationship or coffee lot.

Research last reviewed: 2026-10-01

  1. Source 1: vervecoffee.com
  2. Source 2: vervecoffee.com