El Salvador


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The continent is divided into three regions due to the vast mountain areas - Southern coast line; central valleys and mountains in the north. Classification is dependent on elevation levels and these are: SHG (strictly high grown) where coffee is grown over 1,200 meters above sea level and HG (high grown) describes coffee grown at 900-1,200 meters above sea level.  

Farmers use traditional methods to control pests and use the dense tree cover for protection. Harvest period is October to March.

Salvador SHG:

·         Origin: El Salvador
·         Variety: Bourbon & Pacamara
·         Specie: Arabica
·         Process: Washed
·         Grade: SHG
·         Crop: 2008/2009 (fresh)
·         Delivery: From early September 2009
·         Available 285 bags of 69 kilos
·         Moisture: 12.9%

Coffees

Rain Forest Alliance
Rain Forest Alliance
Wet process
Clean, sweet and smooth flavor
Screen size: 15 – 17
El Salvador HG
Wet process
Medium body and acidity
Screen size: 15 – 17
Conquista AA
Wet process
Good balance & medium body
Screen size: 17/18
Organic
Wet process
Balance bodied, slightly sweet
Screen size: 15 – 17
Himalaya Washed SHG
Wet process
Good body, sweet and balanced acidity
Screen size: 17-18