Miguel Menendez Santa Barbara
Washed lot with Sugar Cane, Molasses, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Apaneca, SV · Washed
Producer
Miguel Menendez’s lots are carried by 2 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 2 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.
Producer overview
Miguel Menendez produces coffee in the Apaneca region of El Salvador, situated within the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range. This geographic area is known for its volcanic soil and high-altitude conditions suitable for coffee cultivation.
The producer focuses on the Red Bourbon varietal. This cultivar is the primary variety represented in the available catalog data for his farm.
The processing methods utilized by Miguel Menendez are centered on the washed process. This traditional approach is consistently applied to the lots documented in the index.
The catalog footprint for Miguel Menendez includes three distinct coffee lots. These offerings have been featured by two different roasters. Recent catalog entries include the El Salvador Finca Santa Barbara offered by Valor Coffee, as well as two lots of Miguel Menendez Red Bourbon processed via the washed method and roasted by Brash Coffee Roasters.
The work of Miguel Menendez is characterized by a consistent focus on the Red Bourbon varietal and the application of the washed process.
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
Processes
Washed lot with Sugar Cane, Molasses, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Apaneca, SV · Washed
Cupping notes point toward Caramel, Hot Cocoa, and Nougat.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV
Related producers
Same country, shared varietals; other farmers whose lots Cherrybook has catalogued.