Elan Organic Coffee

El Salvador Pipil
El Salvador La Florida Pipil is located in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec Mountain Range. La Florida Pipil is part of hte Ucraprobex Association and became the first certified organic coffee farm in El Salvador in 1993. Karen Cebreros, President and CEO Elan Organic Coffees, had the opportunity to take part in this organic project. The growers of Pipil practice organic cultivation based on the following goals and guidelines: to protect biodiversity by means of shade and associated crops, to practice the ecological management of soil by using protection and organic nutrition measures, to practice pest management without use of chemicals, to abide by strict quality control standards and to offer tracking and certification, ensuring traceability.
Ucraprobex is an association of cooperative coffee farms, in which the land is both cooperatively owned and collectively farmed. The association stresses environmentally sound production methods and strives to improve the quality of life for its members, through improved health care, education, housing and recreation. Ucraprobex is a member of Itzalco, whose members form the Fine Coffee Association of El Salvador.

Altitude: 4200 feet
Variety: Bourbon, Pacamara/Maragogipe
Processing Method: Washed
Grade: Strictly Hard Bean
Species: Arabica
Harvest: December-March

Cup Characteristics: Sweet aroma, smooth body, bright acidity, clean and consistent cup