| Origin | Region |
|---|---|
| El Salvador | Chalchuapa, Santa Ana |
| Altitude | Producer |
| 1450 – 1675 m.a.s.l. | Rafael Enrique Silva |
| Process | Roast Profile |
| Natural | Medium-Light |
| Variety | Notes |
| Red Bourbon | Peach, Strawberry, Green grapes, Plum |
Back in 1870, Fabio Morán and Epifanio Silva decided to conquer the hostile territory of the Santa Ana region of El Salvador, sowing coffee trees in one of the highest summits of the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range. They named the farm La Siberia, for its chaotic weather conditions, along with its difficult accessibility.
Because of its unique micro-climate, coffee matures later in Siberia than in the rest of our farms. Fabio Moran and Epifanio Silva used to bring the coffee down using mules. They would go up and down the mountain carrying every single bag picked with the local workers
One century later, Rafael Enrique Silva inherited the property. It is located between 1,450 and 1650 meters above sea levels. He has worked it up to be one of the best coffee producing farms in the world.
The farm used to be 100% Red Bourbon, but Rafael, who is always looking to improve on quality and productivity, decided to experiment with Yellow Caturra and Pacamara as well. The results have been amazing.
La Siberia has five Cup of Excellence Awards: 2005, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2021, and 2022. In 2008, Siberia was awarded 94 pts by Coffee Review.
All this, the experience of traveling to this farm, and the quality of the coffees from Siberia are what have made Siberia a world-wide renowned single estate. Now, certain areas have been evaluated to be planted with new varieties that are soon to start producing. Some of them are Java, SL-34, Batian Yellow Pacamara, and Geisha. First harvest for the SL-34 was 2020-2021, Java and Batian start producing for the 2022-2023 harvest, for the Yellow Pacamara and Geisha we will have to wait 1 or 2 more harvests to start testing their cup qualities.
The Red Bourbon varietal from El Salvador is one of the most sought-after varietals by buyers from around the world, so we are lucky to be able to share with you some of this amazing coffee. In the cup you will find sweet fruity aromas such as grapes, strawberries, and plum with strong and long-lasting strawberry flavors, with green grape acidity and a plum aftertaste.
