El Salvador Finca Las Mercedes Marsellesa Honey (2022)
| Bag Weight | 69 KG BAG |
|---|---|
| Harvest Season | 2022/23 |
| Status | Spot |
| Lot Number | P8001782-2 |
About This Coffee
The Art of Production
The Las Mercedes honey method is a holistic process which accounts for everything from harvest through to dry mill delivery. Before harvest, cherry brix readings are taken and are only harvested above a level of 24, sometimes reaching as high as 28-29. The cherries at this level are a deep red-purple colour. The cherries are de-pulped retaining a high amount of mucilage and then dried on raised beds for 22 days, including both sun and shade, a new method which Fernando is calling ‘Sol-Sambra’ drying.
History of Coffee in El Salvador
Coffee was first introduced to El Salvador from the Caribbean as a garden crop in the mid-18th century but did not gain a commercial production foothold until 1850’s because indigo, easier to grow and more profitable, was king. Coffee was first exported—695 bags—in 1856 and the government began to encourage coffee farming. Exponential growth coincided with the development of synthetic indigo near the end of the century. At one time, El Salvador was one of the largest producers of commercial coffees. Today, with a focus on quality over quantity, 70% of coffee from El Salvador sells for a premium above commodity prices.
- Subregion San Salvador Volcan
- Farm Name Finca Las Mercedes
- Producer Type Single Estate
- Processing Honey Processed
- Plant Species Arabica
- Variety Marsellesa
- Min Growing Altitude 1300m
- Max Growing Altitude 1700m
- Screen Size 15 Up
- On Sale Yes
- Top Lot No
- Price Per Kg £6.95
- Status Spot
- Coffee Grade SLV CA WA MIC
- CTRM Contract Number P8001782-2
- Origin El Salvador
- Warehouse Vollers Group Uk