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Finca La Esperanza El Cascajal

La Esperanza farm is managed by the Alvarez family and is one of the largest estates producing specialty coffee in the region. The farm is located across the border of El Boquerón National Park, a prominent feature of San Salvador’s volcanic crater, offering impressive views of the Zapotitán Valley below.

Following the coffee leaf rust (roya) crisis that recently affected the area, many farms have moved away from traditional varieties such as Red Bourbon and Bourbon. However, La Esperanza has preserved much of its original tree population, maintaining productive and healthy coffee plants through integrated farming practices.

  • Farm Finca La Esperanza El Casajal
  • Varietal Bourbon
  • Process Natural
  • Altitude 1,000 to 1,450 metres above sea level
  • Town / City Quezaltepeque
  • Region La Libertad
  • Owner Alvarez Family
  • Tasting Notes Blackberry, Blueberry, Pineapple
  • Farm Size 800 hectares
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Finca La Esperanza El Cascajal

The farm managers at La Esperanza have trained their picking teams, many of whom return to the farm each harvest, to selectively hand-pick cherries at peak ripeness. This careful harvesting process ensures that the coffee reaches its maximum flavour potential. The cherries are then transported to San Miguel Mill, where each batch is processed individually under strict protocols to preserve the quality of the beans.

The meticulous work carried out at both farm and processing levels, combined with the farm’s exceptional microclimate and volcanic soils, contributes to a consistently distinctive cup profile across each harvest.

Coffee is grown under the shade of century-old Mezcal trees, alongside the more traditional Pepeto trees. Due to its proximity to the national park, La Esperanza provides a natural habitat for local wildlife, including deer, wild cats, and migratory bird species.

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El Salvador is the smallest of the Central American nations, but do not let its diminutive size fool you. It produces exceptional coffees to a consistently high standard.

The history of coffee in El Salvador is inextricably linked to the development of the nation, itself. Introduced in the late 1880’s, coffee quickly displaced indigo as the country’s chief export, and by the 1920s, coffee accounted for 90% of all El Salvador’s exports.

Despite its small size, the country is efficient and able to maintain high yields thanks to the dedication of producers and the ideal climates for coffee production.

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