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How about Salvadoran coffee beans? Salvadoran boutique coffee beans

Published: 2024-09-19 Author: World Gafei
Last Updated: 2024/09/19, El Salvador, located in Central America, is the only Central American country that is not adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean (Caribbean Sea). El Salvador borders Honduras in the northeast, Guatemala in the northwest, the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Gulf of K. Fonseka in the southeast, which belongs to the Pacific Ocean.

El Salvador, located in Central America, has the name of volcanic land. It is the only Central American country not adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean (Caribbean Sea). El Salvador borders Honduras in the northeast, Guatemala in the northwest, the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Gulf of Fonseca in the Pacific Ocean in the southeast. The terrain belongs to highland terrain, and it has abundant active volcanic soil and rich mineral components. Therefore, coffee can be rapidly propagated.

However, El Salvador's own soil is relatively poor in organic matter. In order to improve this situation, coffee farmers in El Salvador will use the coffee residue left after processing as fertilizer for coffee growth, so that coffee can be reused repeatedly along with nature's cycle. Not only can it supplement the organic matter on which the soil depends, but also allow El Salvador's coffee to successfully develop coffee beans with great potential.

El Salvador's fine coffee origins can be traced back to the mid-18th century. After the 19th century, farmers turned to coffee cultivation because El Salvador's main cash crop at that time, sophora, was replaced by chemical research and development, which officially opened El Salvador's coffee road. In 1850, it jumped to become the world's fourth largest coffee producer. In 1930, coffee exports accounted for 90% of El Salvador's exports. Coffee is important for El Salvador!

However, civil war broke out in El Salvador in 1980, which directly affected the overall economy. Coffee production and export were also severely affected. Fortunately, although production and sales were greatly inferior to before, there were very positive results in improving the quality. Farmers in El Salvador insisted on cultivating the original bourbon coffee variety. The bourbon variety of Brazilian coffee is very famous. With the mineral composition of active volcanic soil and the organic fertilizer generated by the natural circulation of residues, etc., To create a soft coffee flavor that's unique to El Salvador.

El Salvador's coffee producing areas

El Salvador coffee growing environment is distributed in more than 500 meters ~2300 meters, respectively located in fertile volcanic soil hills and plateau areas, with smooth cream fragrance, sweet toffee, mellow nuts and cocoa flavor known, sometimes can also drink ripe fruit taste, overall acid balance, sweet harmony, charming tone, bring drinkers a pleasant and gentle feeling.

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Apaneca-Ilamatepec

Located in the western/western mountainous area, about 1000~2365 meters above sea level, it is the largest producing area, and the coffee produced is stable and excellent in quality. In local language, it has the romantic meaning of river in the wind, with the flavor of tropical fruits such as pineapple and mango. Sometimes you can drink the smell of red wine. The sour feeling is pure and bright.

Alotepec-Metapan

Located in the northwest, at an altitude of about 1000~2000 meters, it has a very high coffee evaluation, with a taste of citrus and other slightly sour ripe fruits, as well as a mellow taste of caramel and cocoa. The flavor is unique and the floral smell is outstanding.

El Bálsamo-Quetzaltepec

Located in the southwest mountainous area, about 500~1960 meters above sea level, cream, nuts, caramel and other flavors, silky taste, coffee body rich and mellow.

Cacahuatique

It is located in the northeast, between the provinces of San Miguel and Morazá, at an altitude of about 500 to 1663 meters. The palate is sweet and juicy, with nutty, almond and other aromas.

Chalatenango

It is located in the northwest at an altitude of about 900 to 1500 meters. It has rich berry fruit and sweet milk sugar taste. The taste is dense and distinct.

Chichontepec

Located in the central zone, about 500~1000 meters above sea level. Sweet notes of orange and nutty cocoa.

Tecapa-Chinameca

It is located in the southeast, between San Miguel City, Lempa River and Grande River, at an altitude of about 500~1000 meters. Apple, Hami melon and other ripe fruit flavor significant, strong floral flavor, rich layers and smooth taste.

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