El Salvador Marsellesa Natural Finca Las Mercedes '2019
| Bag Weight | 69 KG BAG |
|---|---|
| Harvest Season | 2018/19 |
| Status | Spot |
| Lot Number | P8000814-1 |
About This Coffee
The Art of Production
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.
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 Natural/Dry Processed
- Plant Species Arabica
- Variety Bourbon
- Screen Size 15 Up
- On Sale Yes
- Top Lot No
- Price Per Kg £5.70
- Status Spot
- Coffee Grade SLV CA WA MIC
- CTRM Contract Number P8000814-1
- Origin El Salvador
- Warehouse Vollers Group Uk