Not ratedExpect Lemon Curd, Passion Fruit, and Black Currant from this washed.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec Mountain Range, SV · Washed
Medium-LightLemonPassion FruitBlack Currant+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.23/oz
Producer
Ernesto Menendez
SVApaneca-Ilamatepec, Apaneca-Ilamatepec Mountain Range, Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range +2
- Coffees in catalog
- 17
- Currently in stock
- 7
- Roasters carrying
- 3
- Avg Cherry's Index
- 73.3
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Producer overview
Ernesto Menendez operates coffee production within the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range in El Salvador. His farms are situated in the Sonsonate region, specifically within the San Blas area, at altitudes ranging from 1450 to 2000 meters above sea level.
The varietal landscape at these farms is diverse. The catalog records indicate a focus on Bourbon, Pacamara, and SL28, alongside smaller quantities of Geisha.
The producer maintains a broad process portfolio. While traditional washed and natural methods are common, the catalog also features experimental treatments including anaerobic natural and anaerobic washed processes, as well as honey processing.
Current data shows that three roasters carry lots from this producer. The index tracks 17 total coffees from these farms, with 10 lots currently in stock.
Recent catalog entries include a washed Bourbon and a washed SL28 from Los Andes, as well as a natural Geisha, an anaerobic washed Pacamara, and a natural Pacamara from Las Brumas, all roasted by Drop Coffee Roasters. An anaerobic natural Bourbon from Los Andes is also represented.
The work of Ernesto Menendez is characterized by a wide range of processing techniques applied to a variety of established and specialty coffee cultivars.
- Apaneca-Ilamatepec producer
- diverse process portfolio
- Bourbon and Pacamara focus
- anaerobic processing experience
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- bourbon6 lots
- pacamara5 lots
- sl284 lots
- geisha2 lots
Processes
- Natural6
- Washed5
- Anaerobic Natural3
Altitude
1450–2000m
Harvests
2025
Drop Coffee Roasters5 lots
Not rated
Not ratedApricot, Orange, and Cinnamon on a anaerobic washed build.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Anaerobic Washed
LightApricotOrangeCinnamon+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.41/oz
Not ratedExpect Blackberry, Dried Cranberry, and Jammy from this natural.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
DarkBlackberryCranberryJam
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.41/oz
Not ratedDark Chocolate, Stewed Apples, and Dried Apricot on a anaerobic natural build.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec Mountain Range, SV · Anaerobic Natural
MediumDark ChocolateAppleDried Fruit+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.93/oz
Not ratedNatural lot with Peach, Lime Juice, and Velvety in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec Mountain Range, SV · Natural
LightPeachLimeOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.83/oz
Archived (10)
80Washed lot with Apple, Molasses, and Pecan in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
Medium-LightAppleMolassesPecan
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.67/oz
Out of stock
79Expect Red Apple, Flame Raisin, and Black Tea from this honey.
Sonsonate, San Blas, SV · Honey
AppleRaisinBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.03/oz
Out of stock
79Expect Blackberry, Dried Apple, and Cacao Nibs from this washed.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
BlackberryAppleCocoa Powder
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
79Pineapple, Prune, and Prosecco on a anaerobic natural build.
Sonsonate, San Blas, SV · Anaerobic Natural
PineapplePruneOther Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
79Anaerobic Natural lot with Cherry, Mulled Wine, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Sonsonate, San Blas, SV · Anaerobic Natural
MediumCherryWineyDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
79Natural lot with Blackberry, Dried Cranberry, and Red Wine in the cup.
Sonsonate, SV · Natural
BlackberryCranberryWiney
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
79Expect Macerated Strawberries, Pecan, and Molasses from this natural.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range, SV · Natural
StrawberryPecanMolasses
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.70/oz
Out of stock
79Expect Raspberry, Dried Pineapple, and Muscovado Sugar from this honey.
Sonsonate, San Blas, SV · Honey
RaspberryPineappleBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.90/oz
Out of stock
78Natural lot with Red Currant, Guava, and Flame Raisin in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Medium-LightRed CurrantGuavaRaisin
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.90/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedLime, Red Apple, and Almond Cake on a washed build.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec Mountain Range, SV · Washed
Medium-LightLimeAppleAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.93/oz
Out of stock
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