Honey, plum, chocolate
This coffee is from El Salvador, Las Mercedes region, from the La Primavera lot on Finca Las Mercedes, farmed by Lucia Ortiz. It is a Pacamara variety honey processed coffee.
Near Santiago de Maria in southeastern El Salvador, high in the mountains of Cerro El Tigre, lies the Finca Las Mercedes family of farms. Finca Las Mercedes has been passed down through five generations of the Ortiz family and now has more than a dozen coffee varieties in production. Through their 125-year history, they have obtained a reputation as one of the elite producers in El Salvador, including COE top listing.
The family’s dedication to sustainable practices, both environmentally and socially, is commendable. Initiatives for the local community involve funding and supplying a local school; operating a medical clinic that offers free check-ups, vaccination campaigns, dental care, and first aid training; and improving clean water access for the local community.
- Origin: El Salvador
- Region: San Salvador, Volcan
- Producer: Finca La Mercedes
- Altitude: 1350-1700m
- Cultivar: Pacamara
- Process: Honey process
- Sourcing: Pennie’s Tea & Coffee, UK