El Salvador | La Siberia | Red Bourbon | Washed

Origin

• 🇸🇻 El Salvador

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
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Region: Chalchuapa , Santa Ana Elevation: 1450-1675 masl About: Finca La Siberia has been in the Silva family since 1870. Named for its chaotic climate and the challenging trails that lead to it, Siberia is a beautiful but often harsh and unforgiving place. With knowledge and experience passed down over six generations, the Silva family has transformed Siberia into one of the most renowned estates in El Salvador. Today, the family grows a range of varieties, including BourbonBourbonOne of the two foundational arabica varieties (with Typica), named after Île Bourbon (Réunion). Sweet, balanced, caramel-leaning; parent of countless modern cultivars., Pacamara , SL- 34 and GeishaGesha (Geisha)A rare, jasmine-and-bergamot scented variety originally from Ethiopia's Gesha forest, made famous by Panama's Hacienda La Esmeralda. Routinely the most expensive coffee at auction.. As his parents begin to slow down and enjoy some well-earned time with their grandchildren, Rafael Jr. now manages the day-to-day operations across all the family farms, while also overseeing processing at the mill. Keen to blendBlendCoffees from multiple origins roasted or mixed together for a consistent, balanced profile year-round — the traditional backbone of espresso menus. a traditional approach learned from his father with a spirit of experimentation, Rafa understands that great coffee does not happen by accident. He is meticulous in his picking, processing and drying protocols, carefully tracking each day’s harvest from tree to export. This washedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. Bourbon is clean, sweet and approachable — a wonderful example of Salvadoran coffee.