El Salvador Finca La Esperanza

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.

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.

This 100% bourbon is naturally fermented, washed with pure spring water, and sun-dried on clay patios. Blackberry, Blueberry, Pineapple. Excellent as espresso or drip coffee.