The Pacas family started farming at Finca El Retiro in 1927. The farm has since passed between four generations and is now owned and managed by Alfredo Pacas and his family.
The farms 100% Bourbon coffee is hand-picked only when perfectly ripe, fully washed and dried in the sun. The coffee grows under a protective canopy of shade, made up of indigenous tree varieties such as the leguminous balsam and ingas. Both of these trees are chosen for their heavy leaf fall, which provides a rich natural mulch. The farm is also home to many different animals including squirrels, armadillos, wild cats and quails.
The farm employs 24 permanent workers and provides seasonal work for a further 105 temporary workers at the peak of the harvest. Free medical care is offered to all of the farms employees. El Retiro was a finalist at the Cup of Excellence in 2006.
In the expect a cup full of flowers, with lovely honey sweetness that is dominant in the cup, chocolate and honeycomb. The acidity reminds me of fresh zingy white wine. A delicious combination.
Coffee: El Salvador Finca El Retiro 100% Red Bourbon
Farm: Finca El Retiro
Varietal(s):100% Red Bourbon
Processing:Fully washed & sun-dried
Altitude:1,412 metres above sea level
Total Area:30.85 Hectares 2,913 plants per hectare
Owner: Pacas Family
Region: Apaneca Ilamatepec Mountains El Salvador
Country: El Salvador
Roasting Information:
This one is great at medium roast to medium dark. Anywhere after first crack and around 20 or so seconds into second.
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