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El Salvador Santa Leticia Bourbon Natural
TOP LOT
| Bag Weight | 69 KG BAG |
|---|---|
| Harvest Season | 2022/23 |
| Status | Spot |
| Lot Number | P8002108-2 |
About This Coffee
The Art of Production
Santa Leticia is located in a beautiful valley, at an altitude that ranges from 1,200 to 1,750masl. It is sorrounded by colourful towns, that form part of the Ilamatepeque mountain chain, wich is considered to be one of the countrys best area for ciltivating coffee.
This lot was naturally processed. Selectively handpicked cherries are floated to sort by density, then the prime cherries are dried on a combination of patio and raised bed for an average of 20 days.
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 Apaneca
- Farm Name Finca Santa Leticia
- Producer Type Single Estate
- Processing Natural/Dry Processed
- Bag Types Grain Pro / Ecotact
- Plant Species Arabica
- Variety Bourbon
- Min Growing Altitude 1350m
- Max Growing Altitude 1750m
- Screen Size 15 Up
- On Sale No
- Top Lot Yes
- Price Per Kg £9.25
- Status Spot
- Coffee Grade SLV CA WA MIC
- CTRM Contract Number P8002108-2
- Origin El Salvador
- Warehouse Vollers Group Uk