Finca Ethiopia is one of the flagship farms of Los Naranjos Café, located in the Apaneca region of Ahuachapán, El Salvador. Established in 2018, this 34.5-hectare farm was revitalized and renamed to honor the birthplace of coffee. Despite its size, only 13 hectares are cultivated, with the remainder preserved as natural forest to protect local flora and fauna. The farm sits just behind the Ilamatepec Volcano, benefiting from rich volcanic soil and a climate ideal for coffee cultivation. The coffee is grown entirely under shade provided by native trees, contributing to its exceptional quality. Notably, Finca Ethiopia produces Gesha coffee, renowned for its bright, juicy, and exceptionally clean profile, In line with sustainable practices, Finca Ethiopia employs manual weeding using tools like machetes, avoiding chemical herbicides. Soil studies guide their nutrient management, and measures such as soil conservation work and water collection pits protect groundwater. The cherries are carefully tested for sweetness before harvest, ensuring only the best are selected for processing Finca Ethiopia's commitment to quality and sustainability has garnered recognition, including a 22nd-place finish in the 2025 Cup of Excellence competition. Process - Honey 1. Step One: Begin with flotation to remove empty beans and overripe beans that could produce alcoholic and phenolic flavours. 2. Step Two: Pass through green bean separators to remove green beans, preventing quakers in the parchment. The beans then go through pulpers to remove the bean's shell, leaving 100% of its mucilage. 3. Step Three: The pulped coffee is sent to metallic carts without passing through the demucilaginator, preserving 100% of the mucilage.
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