84Kaki, Honey, and Dulce De Leche on a anaerobic washed build.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Anaerobic Washed
Medium-LightPersimmonHoneyCaramel+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.06/oz
Producer
Carlos Pola
SVApaneca-Ilamatepec, Juayúa, Santa Ana
- Coffees in catalog
- 10
- Currently in stock
- 10
- Roasters carrying
- 4
- Avg Cherry's Index
- 72.2
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Producer overview
Carlos Pola produces coffee in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec, Juayúa, and Santa Ana regions of El Salvador. His farms operate within an altitude band of 1250 to 1600 meters above sea level.
The varietal landscape on these farms is diverse, with a primary focus on Pacamara. Other cultivars under cultivation include Geisha, SL28, Pacas, and other unnamed varieties.
The process portfolio is characterized by a strong emphasis on natural processing, which accounts for the majority of the lots. The catalog also includes honey-processed coffees and an anaerobic washed lot, demonstrating a range of post-harvest techniques.
The catalog footprint for Carlos Pola includes nine distinct lots, all of which are currently in stock. These coffees have been featured by four different roasters.
Recent catalog examples include a natural Pacamara processed for Da Matteo, a natural Pacas and a natural Pacamara from Bear Lake Coffee, and a natural Geisha and SL28 blend also from Bear Lake Coffee. Nomad Coffee has also featured a natural Parainema and a natural Pacas in their espresso offerings.
The work of Carlos Pola is defined by a consistent focus on natural processing across a variety of cultivars.
- Apaneca-Ilamatepec producer
- Pacamara specialist
- natural process focus
- multi-roaster presence
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- pacamara4 lots
- other1 lot
- pacas1 lot
- geisha1 lot
- sl281 lot
Processes
- Natural6
- Honey2
- Anaerobic Washed1
Altitude
1250–1600m
Harvests
2025
Nomad Coffee4 lots
84
83Expect Figs, Milk Chocolate, and Cherry from this natural.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
DarkFigMilk ChocolateCherry+5
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.86/oz
82Kaki, Miel De Naranjo, and Dulce De Leche on a honey build.
SV · Honey
Medium-LightOther FruitHoneyCaramelized+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$7.18/oz
79Expect Candied Almond, Cinnamon, and Dates from this natural.
SV · Natural
MediumAlmondCinnamonDate+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.86/oz
Bear Lake Coffee4 lots
71Expect Blackberry, Orange Zest, and Cane Sugar from this natural.
Santa Ana, SV · Natural
BlackberryOrangeCane Sugar+3
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$2.00/oz
69Natural lot with Crisp Apple, Caramel, and Chocolate Hazelnut in the cup.
Juayúa, SV · Natural
AppleCaramelizedChocolate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.67/oz
Not ratedExpect Passionfruit, Jasmine, and Blackberry from this natural.
Juayúa, SV · Natural
Passion FruitJasmineBlackberry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.33/oz
Not ratedRoaster flags Berry Compote, Mandarin, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV
BerryTangerineBrown Sugar+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.25/oz
Da Matteo1 lot
Not ratedExpect Creamy, Sweet, and Chocolate Truffle from this natural.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
ChocolateCherryRaisin+2
$2.83/oz
Fantôme Café1 lot
Not ratedApaneca-Ilamatepec, SV / Honey; taste data is still thin.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Honey
Medium
$1.51/oz
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