Farm name |
Finca Sierra Nevada |
Exporter |
J. HILL & CIA, Santa Ana, El Salvador |
Owner/producer |
Edward and Alicia Neuwald |
Qualities |
El Salvador SHG, Washed, Honey/Semi-Washed, Natural |
Location |
On the slopes of the Ilamatepec volcano (Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range) Western region of El Salvador, Los Naranjos, Santa Ana |
Zone |
Canton Los Naranjos, Juayua |
Region |
Apaneca-Ilamatepec |
Altitude |
1,400 to 1,700 masl |
Area/Extension |
57.12 ha |
Certifications |
Rainforest Alliance – C.A.F.E. Practices |
Topography |
Hilly |
Micro weather |
Mountain type (cloudy in mornings and evening) |
Temperature |
18 – 25 °C |
Type of soil |
Frank/Clay |
Annual Rainfall |
1,700 mm/year |
Varieties |
Bourbon, Pacas, Catuai, Catimor, Sarchimor |
Production |
About 4 containers |
Cup profile |
Washed: High citric acidity, Creamy body, good sweetness, good juicy aftertaste |
Process |
Washed, Semi-Washed, Natural |
Wet mill |
Beneficio Las Tres Puertas (J. Hill) |
Dry mil |
Beneficio Las Tres Puertas (J. Hill) |
Dried |
On patios at Beneficio Las Tres Puertas (J. Hill) |
Flowering |
April – May |
Harvest |
Dec – March |
Shipments |
April – June |
Social projects |
Health Clinic and School at the farm |