Introduction to El Salvador Coffee Bean Origin - El Salvador Natural Bourbon with Delightful Tropical Fruit Flavor

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The Republic of El Salvador is located in the northern part of Central America and is the most densely populated country in Central America. The country borders Honduras to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the south, and Guatemala to the northwest. The national economy is primarily based on agriculture, with main crops being coffee and cotton. El Salvador is also one of the birthplaces of ancient Mayan culture, not only possessing profound cultural heritage but also boasting magnificent landscapes including volcanoes, plateau lakes, and Pacific coastal beaches.

The terrain here is dominated by mountains and plateaus, with numerous volcanoes. The climate is tropical savanna. The plains have a tropical rainforest climate, while the mountains have a subtropical forest climate. The average annual temperature ranges from 25-28°C, with mountainous areas receiving over 1800mm of precipitation annually, while coastal areas receive approximately 1000mm. Water resources are abundant, with short and rapid rivers, and numerous volcanic lakes.

The fate of El Salvador's coffee can be described as being shaped by circumstance. Since the 19th century, El Salvador has been world-renowned for its original Bourbon varieties. In the 1980s, due to civil war, El Salvador's coffee cultivation industry fell into neglect. At that time, other coffee-producing countries were combating diseases and had widely introduced Catimor varieties with strong disease resistance and high yields, though with inferior flavor compared to traditional varieties.

Due to the civil war, El Salvador missed the innovation in coffee varieties but retained many ancient Bourbon trees. In many farms, one can even find coffee trees that have been growing for 50 or 80 years. When coffee cultivation revived, the advantages of these Bourbon varieties became more apparent, offering rich and elegant flavors with infinite potential.

Coffee produced in El Salvador is 100% Arabica, with 68% being Bourbon. Bourbon coffee typically grows at altitudes between 1062-1972 meters. El Salvador's unique terrain of mountains and plateaus provides a suitable environment for the growth of Bourbon coffee. Additionally, El Salvador's suitable temperature, abundant precipitation, and fertile soil are indispensable natural conditions for cultivating high-quality coffee beans. El Salvador's coffee, like other typical island-style beans, features balanced, gentle flavors with excellent texture.

Sun-dried processed El Salvador coffee becomes highly distinctive and impressive in flavor. The dry aroma after grinding releases pleasant tropical fruit fragrance. Following blooming, extraction, and through to completion, a continuous jackfruit aroma emerges.

Eagerly taking a sip immediately after extraction reveals strawberry, brown sugar, and subtle spice notes. Continuing with more sips reveals a creamy, delicate mouthfeel that can only be described as perfect!

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