{"product_id":"origin-coffee-roasting-el-salvador-finca-las-mercedes-honey","title":"Origin Coffee Roasting - El Salvador Finca Las Mercedes Honey","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst brought from the Caribbean to El Salvador in the late 18th century as a garden crop, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/newest-coffee-beans\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop our freshest beans\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecoffee\u003c\/a\u003e quickly evolved into one of the nation's primary exports by the mid-19th century. However, as political turmoil and devastating outbreaks of coffee leaf rust disrupted the country's high-volume commodity model, Salvadoran producers were forced to pivot. By abandoning sheer output in favour of meticulous sorting and innovative post-harvest processing, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/single-origin-coffee-beans\/Americas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Explore Latin American origins\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEl Salvador\u003c\/a\u003e transformed its narrative to emerge as a world-renowned producer of great tasting coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, specialty-grade Salvadoran coffee is cultivated in micro-lots across renowned estates like Finca Las Mercedes. Perched just outside San Salvador, this impressive 160-hectare farm sits at altitudes between 1,200 and 1,700 metres above sea level. Here, multigenerational coffee producers Fernando and Juan Aguilar blend decades of farming heritage with modern agronomy and processing techniques. The forward-thinking efforts of producers like the Aguilars are continually pushing the boundaries of Salvadoran coffee to yield disease-resistant lots that defy expectations with high quality in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/blogs\/cape-coffee-blog\/coffee-processing\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Learn about the honey process\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehoney process\u003c\/a\u003e coffee was \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/all-coffees\/Medium-roast\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View medium roasts\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emedium-roasted\u003c\/a\u003e by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/origin-coffee-roasting\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop Origin Coffee Roasting\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/a\u003e and comes from a lot of the Marsellesa variety. This variety is a modern hybrid, born from the challenges of an unpredictable climate and the flavour demands of both roasters and consumers. Developed in 2009, Marsellesa is a cross between Villa Sarchi and Timor Hybrid varieties, which offers natural resistance to diseases such as leaf rust. It is highly favoured by farmers thanks to its high yields and vibrant sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin's notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"By allowing a portion of the fruit's mucilage to remain on the bean during drying, the honey process develops a cup with a silky body, vibrant fruit character, and balanced sweetness, reflecting both the expertise of its producers and the unique terroir of the farm.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nougat, cranberry, golden syrup, caramel, blackcurrant, apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus-like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e AeroPress, Chemex, siphon, plunger, espresso \u0026amp; milk-based\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoffee details from Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Finca Las Mercedes is an exceptional specialty coffee produced by Fernando and Juan Aguilar in El Salvador. Carefully honey processed, this coffee showcases the farm's commitment to quality while highlighting the natural sweetness and complexity of the coffee.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e El Salvador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Salvador Volcan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashing station:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finca Las Mercedes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fernando \u0026amp; Juan Aguilar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,200 - 1,700m ASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marsellesa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Origin Coffee Roasting","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":44240162979974,"sku":"ORIGINMERCEDES250G","price":320.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":44240163012742,"sku":"ORIGINMERCEDES1KG","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5548\/files\/OriginMockupResizeFincaLasMercedes.jpg?v=1786541283","url":"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/products\/origin-coffee-roasting-el-salvador-finca-las-mercedes-honey","provider":"Cape Coffee Beans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}