Abel Salinas

Abel Salinas cultivates coffee in the Loja region of Ecuador, operating at high altitudes ranging from 1890 to 1924 meters. This geographic positioning places the production within cool upland microclimates suited for slow cherry maturation. The varietal landscape features a mix of cultivars, dominated by entries categorized as other, alongside Typica Mejorado, Mejorado, and H1 hybrids. Processing methods for these lots lean heavily toward the washed technique, with a smaller representation of natural-process coffees recorded across the index. The catalog footprint for Abel Salinas includes 16 total coffees represented across 8 different roasters, with an average Cherrybook Index of 64.7. Harvest representations and offerings span multiple roaster interpretations, though all currently listed lots are out of stock. Recent catalog entries feature selections roasted by September Coffee Company, highlighting specific lots such as Abel Salinas - Ecuador Typica Mejorado and Abel Salinas - Ecuador F1 Hybrid processed via washed methods. Overall, the catalog data illustrates a focused offering centered on washed preparations of varied cultivars from the Loja region, distributed across a moderate network of roasters.