Coffee region guide
Alotepec–Metapán
알로테펙 메타판
El Conacaste in the Alotepec–Metapán range grows coffee on reforested land bordering Montecristo National Park.
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Place and growing environment
El Conacaste in the Alotepec–Metapán range grows coffee on reforested land bordering Montecristo National Park.
Recorded flavors
- 01Jasmine
- 02Lavender
- 03Chocolate
- 04Citrus
- 05Caramelised sugar
Processing
Natural
Grown varieties
Java
Java
A variety carried from Ethiopia to Java, later introduced to Cameroon and Central America.
- Lineage
- A selection from the Ethiopian landrace population called Abysinia.
- Growing conditions
- Relatively low fertilizer demand and tolerance to coffee berry disease.
- Traits
- Recognized for high cup potential at elevation in Central America.
Sources
- El Conacaste Java Natural(opens in a new tab)
Camino Coffee · Accessed
- El Conacaste · El Limo, Metapán(opens in a new tab)
Café de El Salvador · Accessed