El Salvador Las Delicias

Miguel Menendez Sr. carries on his family’s coffee farming tradition of four generations, personally overseeing every detail of his 7 award-winning farms and beneficio (coffee mill). The Menendez’ are blessed with an incredible natural environment, ideal for growing amazing coffee. Their native forest rises to 1900 Meters along an extinct volcano that provides heavy bird canopy and wildlife habitat. Finca Las Delicias is a section high on the slopes of the volcano, overlooking Beneficio Piedra Grande, the Menendez' mill. Coffee from this particular microlot on the farm, the "Locho Lot," has continued to be our favorite year after year.

Miguel and his sons have been regular winners of El Salvador’s prestigious ‘Cup of Excellence’ competition, beating out hundreds of farms on quality only. This is our 12th year we've had the privilege of partnering with the Menendez family, and our very first Direct Trade coffee. Always the gracious hosts during our visits at harvest time, Miguel's pride in his family's coffee is infectious. We are honored to partner with them, and we are grateful to call them our friends!

Produced by Miguel Menendez Sr. in El Salvador, the Las Delicias lot represents a focused expression of high-elevation cultivation. Grown at 1900 masl, this coffee reflects the specific terroir of the region, which is often characterized by the distinct microclimates found within the country’s mountainous landscape. When evaluating such single-origin offerings, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the nuanced characteristics that emerge from these specific growing conditions.

This particular selection is brought to market by Evans Brothers Coffee, a roaster known for highlighting the unique profiles of their producer partners. While general industry trends suggest that coffees from El Salvador often balance sweetness with a clean, structured acidity, the specific qualities of Las Delicias are defined entirely by the meticulous work of Miguel Menendez Sr. at this precise altitude. Exploring this coffee offers a direct look at the impact of origin and producer expertise on the final cup.