El Imposible

STORY

El Imposible coffee, named after the largest park in El Salvador, is grown along the highlands of Ahuachapán. This coffee represents the uniqueness and special characteristics of its producers. El Imposible National Park, a natural reserve forest that is known for its dangerous gorge that has claimed the lives of many farmers who used to saddle up their mules to transport coffee to the Paci-fic port.

Besides El Imposible National Park, the department of Ahuachapán counts with volcanos, beautiful peaks, lakes, rivers, and a perfect atmosphere for producing diverse agricultural products, such as coffee. Coffee growers in this region, strive to produce high-end specialty coffee with notes of cacao, yellow fruits, and a creamy body. And as the quality increase, the coffee show notes of citrus fruits, malt, and caramel.

Farm Varieties
Size
Average Farm Size

3 – 5 Hectares

Location
Country
El Salvador
Municipality

Apaneca, Tacuba, San Francisco Menendez.

Department

Ahuachapan

Elevation

1,200 – 1,400 MASL

Technical info
Harvest

December to March.

Processing Method

Fully washed.

Shade

Ingas, Musaceae, Forest trees.

Drying Method

Dried on concrete or brick patios for 12 days on avarage.