Miguel Menendez

Miguel Menendez produces coffee in El Salvador, specifically within the Apaneca and Apaneca-Ilamatepec regions. The coffees associated with this producer are cultivated within established coffee-producing territory known for its volcanic soils and favorable microclimates. The varietal profile documented in the catalog consists of Red Bourbon. This traditional cultivar forms the primary focus for the lots attributed to this producer. Processing methods in the catalog are centered on the washed process. This traditional preparation highlights the inherent characteristics of the Red Bourbon variety grown in the region. The catalog footprint for Miguel Menendez includes representation from two different roasters, namely Valor Coffee and Brash Coffee Roasters. The index tracks a total of three coffees, with one lot currently noted as in-stock. The average Cherrybook Index across these lots is 50.7. Recent lot examples featured in the catalog include El Salvador Finca Santa Barbara roasted by Valor Coffee, as well as Miguel Menendez Santa Barbara and an additional lot from Brash Coffee Roasters utilizing the washed process and Red Bourbon variety. The work of Miguel Menendez in the catalog is characterized by a focused approach to traditional Salvadoran varieties and processing methods, shared across multiple specialty roasters.