Olman Pineda - Parainema

This coffee is personal.

We’ve been working with Olman Pineda for several seasons now, and each year his coffees somehow get better. Grown in the highlands of Santa Barbara and produced on his small family farm, this washed Parainema is a perfect introduction to his craft — layered, expressive, and full of warmth.

Expect notes of dried mango and gingersnap cookie, grounded by a rich, dark chocolate base. It’s both cozy and bright, with a sweetness that lingers and a gentle spice that makes each sip feel intentional.

Jared, our owner and green buyer, first met Olman during a trip to Honduras a few years ago. That visit sparked a long-term partnership — one rooted in trust, quality, and mutual respect. This is just the first of several lots we’ll be sharing from Olman’s most recent harvest, and we can’t wait for you to taste what’s coming next.

On this coffee's label you will notice a diver helmet icon, signifying that it's one of our "Relationship Coffees." East Pole's vision is to collaborate as much as possible with coffee farmers one-on-one, getting to know them personally and buying as much of their crop as possible to form lasting relationships with them and their farms. We look forward working with Olman and his family in the years to come, buying and roasting his fantastic coffees.