El Salvador | El Angel | Bourbon | Washed
Caramel, Melon, and Red Currant on a washed build.
Apaneca, SV · Washed
Producer
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Producer overview
The Silva family produces coffee in El Salvador, specifically within the Apaneca and Santa Ana regions of the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range. Their coffee is cultivated at an altitude of 1350 meters.
The family maintains a diverse varietal landscape. Their catalog presence is dominated by Bourbon, with additional plantings of SL28, Pacamara, Orange Bourbon, SL34, and Red Bourbon.
Their process portfolio is varied, covering both traditional and experimental methods. They utilize washed and natural processing, alongside anaerobic natural and anaerobic honey treatments.
The Silva family's catalog footprint includes 17 total coffees tracked in the index, with two roasters currently carrying their lots. Recent catalog examples include the Entre Cerros natural Bourbon and the La Siberia anaerobic honey Bourbon, both roasted by Proud Mary Coffee. Other examples include the Finca La Siberia washed Red Bourbon and the Finca La Siberia SL34 anaerobic natural.
The Silva family is distinguished in the catalog by their range of processing techniques applied across multiple varietals.
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Producer profile
Varietals
Processes
Caramel, Melon, and Red Currant on a washed build.
Apaneca, SV · Washed
Washed lot with Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Stone Fruit in the cup.
SV · Washed
Expect Red Fruit, Honey, and Chocolate from this washed.
SV · Washed
Honey lot with Floral, Blackcurrant, and Pineapple in the cup.
Santa Ana, SV · Honey
Peach, Cherry, and Winey on a honey build.
SV · Honey
Expect Blackcurrant, Red Apple, and Green Grape from this natural.
Apaneca, SV · Natural
Expect Lime, Strawberry, and Cola from this natural.
Ahuachapan, SV · Natural
Expect Lemonade, Natural Wine, and Brown Sugar from this anaerobic natural.
Apaneca, SV · Anaerobic Natural
Natural lot with Blackberry, Dark Chocolate, and Red Grape in the cup.
SV · Natural
Tropical, Passionfruit, and Purple Grape on a anaerobic natural build.
SV · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Lemongrass, Grapefruit, and Nectarine from this washed.
SV · Washed
Expect Pineapple, Kiwi, and Thai Tea from this natural.
SV · Natural
Expect Milk Chocolate, Brown Sugar, and Orange from this washed.
SV · Washed
Mandarin Orange, Raspberry, and Milk Chocolate on a washed build.
SV · Washed
Washed lot with Red Apple, Kiwi, and Citrus in the cup.
SV · Washed
Blackcurrant, Apricot, and Tropical on a anaerobic natural build.
SV · Anaerobic Natural
Milk Chocolate, Brown Sugar, and Plum on a washed build.
SV · Washed
Expect Winey, Purple Grape, and Mandarin Orange from this natural.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
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