Gerardo and Carlos Mendez Florez

Gerardo and Carlos Mendez Florez cultivate coffee in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec region of El Salvador, operating at an elevation of 1350 meters. Their production profile centers on regional cultivation practices tied to this specific highland zone. The varietal landscape represented in the catalog includes Villa Sarchi alongside other unspecified cultivars. This mix reflects traditional regional plantings managed by the producers. The process portfolio observed in the catalog consists entirely of natural processing methods. Both recorded lots utilize this approach, indicating a consistent preparation style across their harvest. The catalog footprint for Gerardo and Carlos Mendez Florez spans two roasters who currently feature their lots, with an average Cherrybook Index across their coffees of 53.8. The selection includes two non-stock items represented in past offerings. Recent catalog examples feature El Angel in an espresso preparation roasted by Tres Cabezas using an unspecified variety and a natural process, alongside El Angel Natural prepared as an espresso by 19grams using the Villa Sarchi variety and a natural process. The work of Gerardo and Carlos Mendez Florez in the catalog is distinguished by a uniform focus on natural processing applied across multiple roaster offerings.