El Salvador La Reforma

Origin

• 🇸🇻 El Salvador

Tasting notes

Character

• Bright
  30
• Clean
  20
• Funky
  20

Name: La Reforma Producer: The Alvarez Family Origin: Calzontes Arriba Varietal: SL28SL28A Kenyan variety selected in the 1930s by Scott Agricultural Laboratories, prized for intense blackcurrant acidity and deep sweetness. Altitude: 1300-1400 metres above sea level Process: NaturalNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. Flavours: Mango, Pineapple & Grapefruit Cup Score: 87.25 Importer: Falcon Coffee Where is it from? The farm, known as La Reforma, is owned by the Alvarez Family and primarily cultivates the SL28 varietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process.. Situated in the Apaneca Ilamatepec Mountain Range, specifically in Calzontes Arriba, the farm's harvest season runs from December to February, with an average altitude ranging from 1,300 to 1,450 metres. In terms of cultural practices, the farm experiences 2-3 flowerings, typically in April and May. The soil is sandy loam, the average temperature is 20°C, and the annual rainfall is approximately 2,300 mm. Native shade and Inga trees provide coverage, while the fertilisation method involves both soil and foliar applications. The Alvarez Family adheres to sustainable production practices based on Rainforest Alliance certification, although they are not officially certified. Processing on the farm follows the natural method, with coffee drying on raised beds for 18 days. The coffee is dry milled at El Borbollon. This particular lot originates from the Kenyan SL-28 variety, cultivated on the slopes of the famous Ilamatepec Volcano in Santa Ana. Seeking to enhance quality and diversify profiles, the Alvarez family planted this exceptional variety using seeds brought from Africa. The coffee was prepared following the high-quality standards of the El Borbollon mill, a family-run operation with over a century of experience in growing and exporting coffee. El Borbollon is renowned for its expertise in producing exemplary coffees, meeting the evolving requirements of buyers worldwide. This specific lot was carefully curated, combining daily microlots from Finca La Reforma SL28 to create a unique and high-quality offering. Roast Light/Medium Brew Filter & Espresso