Producer

Hermann and Nena Mendez

SVSonsonate Department

Coffees in catalog: 4
Currently in stock: 0
Roasters carrying: 1
Avg Cherry's Index: 71.1

Cup of Excellence · 2× finalist

2019HN#291.00· Finca El PuenteGeisha
2017HN#490.20· Finca El PuentePacamara

Producer overview

Hermann and Nena Mendez operate their coffee production in the Sonsonate Department of El Salvador. Their farm is situated at an altitude of 1600 meters.

The varietal landscape on their farm is defined by the cultivation of SL-28 and Pacamara. Within the current index, SL-28 is the more frequently represented variety across their lots.

Their process portfolio shows a preference for natural processing, which accounts for the majority of their cataloged lots. They also produce washed coffees.

The catalog footprint for Hermann and Nena Mendez includes four total lots, all of which have been carried by Ruby Coffee Roasters. Their history includes recognition as a Cup of Excellence finalist, specifically placing second in 2019 with a Geisha lot and fourth in 2017 with a Pacamara lot.

Recent catalog examples include the El Salvador Natamaya Pacamara, which is a washed process lot, and several iterations of the Natamaya SL-28 Natural.

The work of Hermann and Nena Mendez is characterized by a focus on specific varietals like SL-28 and Pacamara paired with a primary emphasis on natural processing.