Ariz-Herrera Family

The Ariz-Herrera Family cultivates coffee in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec region of El Salvador. Their farm operations are situated at an altitude of 1375 meters. This geographic context shapes the growing conditions for their harvests within the catalog. The dominant varietal grown by the Ariz-Herrera Family is Bourbon. This traditional cultivar accounts for the entirety of their represented varietal landscape in the current index. Their process portfolio consists entirely of natural processing methods. All recorded coffees from this producer utilize the natural technique, reflecting a focused approach to post-harvest treatment rather than a diverse array of experimental methods. The catalog footprint for the Ariz-Herrera Family includes three coffees carried by three different roasters. Harvest data across these entries yields an average Cherrybook Index (CBI) of 61.3. None of their lots are currently in-stock in the index. Recent catalog entries illustrate their offerings through specific roaster partnerships. These include Finca Atzumpa prepared as a filter coffee by Tres Cabezas, Finca Atzumpa roasted by 19grams, and El Salvador Santa Matilde Natural offered by Rogue Wave Coffee. All three recent examples feature natural-process Bourbon. The work of the Ariz-Herrera Family in the catalog is distinguished by a strict focus on natural-process Bourbon coffees distributed across a small group of roasters.