El Salvador / Los Andes
Dried Apricot, Dark Chocolate, and Stewed Apples on an anaerobic natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Anaerobic Natural
MediumApricotDark ChocolateApple
54CBI
US$1.90/oz
Out of stock
Producer
Ernesto Menendez
El SalvadorApaneca-Ilamatepec, Apaneca-Ilamatepec Mountain Range, Sonsonate +1
- Coffees in catalog
- 21
- Currently available
- 4
- Roasters with stock
- 1
- Avg Cherrybook Index
- 61.3
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Producer overview
Ernesto Menendez sources coffee from the Apaneca Ilamatepec region and the Apaneca Ilamatepec Mountain Range, specifically in Sonsonate and San Blas, El Salvador. Altitudes across these lots range from 1450 to 2000 meters. The varietal portfolio is led by Bourbon and SL28, alongside Pacamara and Geisha. Processing methods include washed, natural, anaerobic natural, honey, and a natural washed blend. The catalog index contains 20 coffees from this producer, with 4 currently in stock and 3 roasters carrying their lots. The average Cherrybook Index across these lots is 64.4. Recent catalog entries include Las Brumas Anaerobic Natural SL28 roasted by 3fe, Las Brumas Honey SL28 and Los Andes Natural Bourbon roasted by Drop Coffee Roasters, and Finca San Carlos roasted by Vesta Coffee Roasters.
- Apaneca Ilamatepec producer
- Bourbon and SL28 varieties
- Anaerobic and natural processes
- El Salvador coffee
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- bourbon8 lots
- sl286 lots
- pacamara5 lots
- geisha2 lots
Processes
- Natural7
- Washed6
- Anaerobic Natural5
Altitude
1450–2000m
Harvests
20262025
Across harvest years
Lineage
The same producer, year after year. Cherrybook captures the year on the bag when the roaster publishes it; use this to track how a farmer’s profile evolves season to season.
2026 harvest
2 lots
Las Brumas — Natural Pacamara
Expect Fresh Blackberry and Dried Cranberry from this anaerobic natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Anaerobic Natural
DarkBlackberryCranberry
53CBI
US$2.38/oz
Out of stock
2025 harvest
6 lots
El Salvador Los Andes Natural Bourbon
Dark Berry, Milk Chocolate, and Cacao Nibs on a natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
MediumBerryMilk ChocolateCocoa+1
54CBI
US$2.52/oz
Typical US$1.85 to $2.95/oz
Broad comparison
El Salvador Las Brumas Anaerobic Natural SL28
Anaerobic Natural lot with Prunes, Pineapple, and Sparkling White Wine in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Anaerobic Natural
LightPrunePineappleWiney+1
54CBI
US$3.09/oz
Typical US$2.29 to $3.66/oz
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LightApricotOrangeCinnamon+1
50CBI
US$2.29/oz
Typical US$1.86 to $2.96/oz
Broad comparison
El Salvador Las Brumas Honey SL28
Raspberry, Green Grape, and Strawberry on a honey lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Honey
LightRaspberryGrapeStrawberry+1
50CBI
US$3.09/oz
Typical US$2.06 to $3.30/oz
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Los Andes, Washed Bourbon, El Salvador
Lime, Red Apple, and Almond Cake on a washed lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec Mountain Range, SV · Washed
Medium-LightLimeAppleAlmond
55CBI
US$1.93/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / Los Andes
Expect Nutty Aroma, Caramel Like Aroma, and Passion Fruit Like Acidity from this washed lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
Medium-LightNuttyCaramelPassion Fruit+3
55CBI
US$2.20/oz
No longer available
Currently available coffees
Drop Coffee Roasters4 lots
El Salvador Los Andes Natural Bourbon
Dark Berry, Milk Chocolate, and Cacao Nibs on a natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
MediumBerryMilk ChocolateCocoa+1
54CBI
SEK 220.00 / 8.8oz
Typical US$1.85 to $2.95/oz
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El Salvador Las Brumas Anaerobic Natural SL28
Anaerobic Natural lot with Prunes, Pineapple, and Sparkling White Wine in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Anaerobic Natural
LightPrunePineappleWiney+1
54CBI
SEK 270.00 / 8.8oz
Typical US$2.29 to $3.66/oz
Broad comparison
LightApricotOrangeCinnamon+1
50CBI
SEK 200.00 / 8.8oz
Typical US$1.86 to $2.96/oz
Broad comparison
El Salvador Las Brumas Honey SL28
Raspberry, Green Grape, and Strawberry on a honey lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Honey
LightRaspberryGrapeStrawberry+1
50CBI
SEK 270.00 / 8.8oz
Typical US$2.06 to $3.30/oz
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Archived (17)
Finca San Carlos - El Salvador
Washed lot with Apple, Molasses, and Toasted Pecan in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
Medium-LightAppleMolassesPecan
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
$1.67/oz
Out of stock
La Ilusion Blend
Expect Pear, Hazelnut, and Milk Chocolate from this natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
PearHazelnutMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$1.56/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador - La Ilusion: Natural, Bourbon
Expect Macerated Strawberries, Pecan, and Molasses from this natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
DarkStrawberryPecanMolasses
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$1.69/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador Las Brumas Honey Pacamara Competition Lot
Expect Raspberry, Dried Pineapple, and Muscovado Sugar from this honey lot.
Sonsonate, SV · Honey
RaspberryPineappleCane Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$1.88/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador - Las Brumas Gesha
Kiwi, Dried Pineapple, and Bakers Chocolate on a natural lot.
Sonsonate, San Blas, SV · Natural
KiwiPineappleChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$2.91/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador La Ilusion Washed
Washed lot with Red Apple, Dates, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
LightAppleDateMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$1.69/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador — Las Brumas Anaerobic Natural SL28
Rich Sweetness, Complex Acidity, and Crisp Mouthfeel on an anaerobic natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Anaerobic Natural
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$2.08/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador — Las Brumas Anaerobic Natural
Anaerobic Natural lot with Cherry, Mulled Wine, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Anaerobic Natural
DarkCherryWineyDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$2.08/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador - Las Brumas WFP: Honey, SL-28
Expect Red Apple, Flame Raisin, and Black Tea from this honey lot.
Sonsonate, San Blas, SV · Honey
AppleRaisinBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$2.00/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador Alaska Washed
Expect Blackberry, Dried Apple, and Cacao Nibs from this washed lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
BlackberryAppleCocoa Powder
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$1.64/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador Las Brumas Natural
Natural lot with Blackberry, Dried Cranberry, and Red Wine in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
BlackberryDried FruitWiney
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$1.62/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador La Ilusion SL28
Natural lot with Red Currant, Guava, and Flame Raisin in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Medium-LightRed CurrantGuavaRaisin
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
US$1.90/oz
Out of stock
Los Andes, Washed Bourbon, El Salvador
Lime, Red Apple, and Almond Cake on a washed lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec Mountain Range, SV · Washed
Medium-LightLimeAppleAlmond
55CBI
US$1.93/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / Los Andes
Expect Nutty Aroma, Caramel Like Aroma, and Passion Fruit Like Acidity from this washed lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
Medium-LightNuttyCaramelPassion Fruit+3
55CBI
US$2.20/oz
No longer available
El Salvador / Los Andes
Dried Apricot, Dark Chocolate, and Stewed Apples on an anaerobic natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Anaerobic Natural
MediumApricotDark ChocolateApple
54CBI
US$1.90/oz
Out of stock
Las Brumas — Natural Pacamara
Expect Fresh Blackberry and Dried Cranberry from this anaerobic natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Anaerobic Natural
DarkBlackberryCranberry
53CBI
US$2.38/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / Las Brumas
Natural lot with Peach and Lime Juice in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
LightPeachLime
52CBI
US$2.79/oz
Out of stock
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