EL SALVADOR | La Cumbre | SL34 | Natural

Quick Facts

About This Bean

<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB" class="TextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0" xml:lang="EN-GB"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0">La Cumbre (the top) is the highest section of Finca El Manzano, where the best of Emilio’s coffees </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW39564000 BCX0">are</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0"> found. </span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0">First </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0">e</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0">stablished</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0"> in 1872, Finca El Manzano has remained under the stewardship of the López Díaz family for an impressive span of seven generations. In 2005, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0">after completing his studies in the United States, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0">Emilio López Díaz </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0">moved back to El Salvador to manage the family’s farm, where he implemented practices aimed at improving the quality of coffee being produced. In addition to improving the agricultural management of the farm, he also constructed a processing mill, affording the team at El Manzano precise control of all post-harvest processing. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW39564000 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW39564000 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW39564000 BCX0" paraid="1424643653" paraeid="{fc90c9fb-483f-4f9d-a66a-7c25ded06ffc}{228}"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0">While the farm has been </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0">established</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0"> for generations, and coffee is certainly in Emilio’s blood, the team at El Manzano </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0">aren’t</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0"> tied to history or tradition; applying data and metrics to their post-harvest processing, and planting exotic varieties not typically found in El Salvador, such as Geisha and SL34.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW39564000 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW39564000 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW39564000 BCX0" paraid="2117998486" paraeid="{fc90c9fb-483f-4f9d-a66a-7c25ded06ffc}{234}"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0">As a testament to these enhancements, Emilio's Geisha took both 1st and 2nd positions during the 2018 Cup of Excellence competition—an unprecedented feat.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0"> Emilio and his team </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0">exhibit</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0"> meticulous dedication in their endeavors at </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW39564000 BCX0">Beneficio</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0"> El Manzano. However, their commitment extends beyond their own operations; they are equally devoted to enhancing the quality and productivity of fellow producers within the region. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW39564000 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW39564000 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW39564000 BCX0" paraid="790351067" paraeid="{fc90c9fb-483f-4f9d-a66a-7c25ded06ffc}{246}"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0">Commencing in early 2021, Emilio and his team </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0">initiated</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0"> the Grow Together Social Program. This pioneering initiative involves the provision of education and technical guidance to local producers, bolstering their </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0">expertise</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39564000 BCX0"> and practices. Additionally, the program ensures that vital medical and education requirements of the communities are adequately addressed. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW39564000 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <!---->