A small but mighty coffee producer in Central America, boasts a vibrant coffee scene. The country's high altitude, volcanic soil, and abundant shade create the perfect environment for cultivating coffee beans known for their bright acidity, balanced body, and sweet notes of caramel and citrus. El Salvadorian farmers are dedicated to sustainable practices, ensuring the longevity of their coffee traditions and the preservation of their unique coffee profiles.
About the Coffee
El Salvador
El Bálsamo
San Salvador Volcano
Pacas, Pacamara, Bourbon
Washed
1350 - 1700 masl
Arabica
Finca Las Mercedes
Jose Fernando Aguilar
100 Ha
Tuxpal
GrainPro or similar
69
The coffee has been processed in keeping with ecological friendly processes at the nearby Tuxpal mill. A neat and efficient wet and dry mill serving the local specialty producers, with patios and raised beds, optical sorting and a clear attention to detail. Washed coffee is held in fermentation tanks for around 12 hours. Sun dried on clay patios for 14+ days, to help create a rich full body and clean cup. Fernando’s vision of utilising the natural advantage of altitude and re-committing to varietals that lend to best cup profile over rust resistance and yield, and simply managing the plant stock through good farm work, agronomy investment and experience is a bold one, but managed impeccably well. This has allowed the emergence of very high quality production in general, including this specially prepared selection from pickings around the estate.
Jose Fernando Aguilar
El Bálsamo, a region in El Salvador, is known for its rich biodiversity and its namesake, the Balsam tree, which produces an aromatic resin with medicinal properties. The region offers opportunities for ecotourism, with its diverse ecosystems and scenic landscapes.
Annual Rainfall
1500 - 2500 mm
Temperature
25-30 °C