El Plan del Hoyo, El Salvador, Washed
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Herbal, stone fruit and green apple
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COFFEE PROFILE
A unique expression of the Anacafe 14 variety, this coffee has notes of crisp, green apple, ripe stonefruit and a pleasant herbal note in the aroma and finish.
| TASTES LIKE | Herbal, stone fruit and green apple |
| ROAST | Espresso |
Story
Finca El Plan del Hoyo in Honduras is a family-run coffee farm that highlights the region's rich coffee tradition and innovation. Nestled in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range, the farm enjoys rich volcanic soils and a favourable climate, producing cherries with exceptional sweetness and balance. Owned by Don Jorge Alberto Rivera, a third-generation coffee producer, the farm's coffee legacy spans over 70 years. Don Jorge's grandfather began coffee farming in the mid-20th century, expanding the family's land and establishing a reputation for high-quality lots reflective of the volcanic terroir. Under Don Jorge's leadership, the farm has modernized with selective varietal planting and improved infrastructure, maintaining a focus on quality and stewardship.
El Plan del Hoyo is known for the Anacafé 14 variety, a hybrid valued for its rust resistance and high cup potential. The farm's processing follows a classic washed method, enhancing clarity and sweetness. Recognized in regional quality competitions, El Plan del Hoyo exemplifies the best of Honduras's specialty coffee culture, blending tradition with innovation.
| PRODUCER | Don Jorge Alberto Rivera |
| REGION | Ahuachapán |
| VARIETAL | Anacafe 14 |
| PROCESS | Washed |
| ALTITUDE | 1300-1550 masl |
Origin
Ahuachapán, El Salvador
Ahuachapán, located within the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range of western El Salvador, boasts one of Central America's oldest and most influential coffee histories. Coffee cultivation began in the mid-19th century, as European immigrants and local landowners planted Arabica trees on the region's fertile volcanic slopes. With elevations between 1,200 and 1,700 metres and a mild Pacific climate, Ahuachapán became ideal for coffee production, establishing itself as a key economic and agricultural hub by the 1880s.The area is known for its shade-grown Bourbon and Typica varieties, which preserve biodiversity and prevent soil erosion. The early 20th century saw improved infrastructure and the Pan-American Railway, facilitating access to export markets and cementing Ahuachapán's reputation for quality coffee.
Despite disruptions from civil unrest in the 1980s, coffee remained vital to local livelihoods. In the 1990s and 2000s, Ahuachapán experienced a coffee renaissance, driven by quality investments and Cup of Excellence competitions. Producers embraced new varieties like Pacamara and Anacafé 14, blending traditional wisdom with agronomic innovation.
Today, Ahuachapán and the Apaneca-Ilamatepec region are recognized as El Salvador's first coffee-growing denomination of origin, celebrated for their structured sweetness and bright acidity. Farms like El Plan del Hoyo continue this legacy, combining generational knowledge with modern techniques, maintaining Ahuachapán's status as a prestigious coffee origin in Latin America.
