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Introduction to El Salvador Camellia Estate - How to Brew Salvadoran Coffee by Hand? Salvadoran Coffee Flavors

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee
Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Among the various producing countries in Central America, El Salvador is the smallest country in terms of land area. Although its production is much smaller compared to other countries, the Pacific sea breeze and volcanic environment provide Salvadoran coffee farmers with unique advantages for cultivation and diverse...

El Salvador: Premium Coffee from Central America's Smallest Origin

Among the various producing countries in Central America, El Salvador stands out as the smallest in terms of land area. Although its production volume is significantly lower compared to other nations, the Pacific Ocean winds and volcanic environment provide Salvadoran coffee farmers with exceptional cultivation advantages and diverse flavor profiles. Currently, the Pacamara variety—frequently victorious in numerous cupping competitions—was born in El Salvador.

Santa Ana Volcano: The Crown Jewel of Salvadoran Coffee Regions

Among El Salvador's various coffee-growing regions, the area boasting superior soil quality and cultivation altitude advantages is located west of the capital at the Santa Ana Volcano, which reaches an impressive elevation of 2,381 meters. The currently active Santa Ana Volcano last erupted in 2005.

Although the eruption caused significant economic losses and some casualties among local coffee farmers that year, the subsequent organic volcanic ash provided an extremely rich nutrient source for the local soil. To this day, Santa Ana continues to be recognized as one of El Salvador's premier coffee-growing regions.

FrontStreet Coffee Suggested Brewing Parameters:

Pour-over: V60 dripper, small Fuji R440 grinder setting 3.5, water temperature around 90°C

French Press: Recommended grinder setting 4, water temperature 90°C

Siphon: Recommended grinder setting 4, water temperature 90°C-91°C

AeroPress: Recommended grinder setting 3.5, water temperature 90°C

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