Finca Miravalles
The Finca Miravalles coffee offers a balance of bittersweet undertones, which evolve into delicate fruited accents as it cools. Mid-light roast profile highlight a tart acidity and subtle herbal tones, while the overall mouthfeel is buoyant, with mild cocoa powder notes that add depth to the flavor.
Honey processing was popularized at micro mills in Costa Rica, but has become a popular choice in many other parts of the world. It tends to lead to big body, and sometimes imparts fruit flavors in the cup. This lot isn't so much fruity, but definitely a creamy-bodied coffee.
Finca Miravalles is owned by the Duarte family, and is located in Apaneca, Ahuachapan, not too far from the Santa Ana volcano. You can see the nearby town of Atiquizaya from the farm slopes. Miravalles is about 1500 meters above sea level, and the farm is a patchwork of cultivar separations. This lot is Castillo, a variety developed in Colombia by crossing Caturra and Catimor to be high yield and have some disease resistance.
Location: Apaneca, Ahuachapan, El Salvador
Producer: Duarte family
Altitude: 1500 metters
Variety: Castillo
Arrive Date: July, 2024
Process: Honey
About the farm: Finca Miravalles is a highly regarded coffee farm located in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range in the Ahuachapán department of El Salvador. The farm is situated at high altitudes, typically around 1,300 to 1,600 meters above sea level, making it an ideal environment for producing premium quality coffee. The combination of rich volcanic soil, cool mountain air, and consistent rainfall in the region creates perfect growing conditions for specialty coffee.
Finca Miravalles is known for cultivating prized varieties such as Bourbon and Pacamara. The farm utilizes traditional farming methods, focusing on quality and sustainability. The cherries are often handpicked and meticulously processed to preserve the flavors and characteristics of the beans. Coffees from Finca Miravalles are known for their complex flavor profiles, featuring bright acidity, fruity and floral notes, balanced sweetness, and a clean, refined finish.
This farm has a strong reputation in the specialty coffee industry, and its coffees frequently perform well in international competitions like the Cup of Excellence, a testament to its commitment to excellence in coffee production.
