El Salvador Cerro Las Ranas
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DESCRIPTION
Grower: Jose Antonio Salaverria
Profile: Black cherries, tropical fruits, dark chocolate
Altitude: 1450- 1780 masl
Variety: Bourbon, Pacamara, Sarchimor, Pacas, Catuai, and Caturra
Soil: Volcanic loam
Region Apaneca, Ahuachapan, El Salvador
Process Red cherries are classified and once processed mucilage-covered beans are taken straight to the patio on elevated tables to be dried.
Body: Light, crisp, clean
Finish: Sweet and lasting
Cerro Las Ranas (the Hill of Frogs) coffee is named after the farm’s lagoon that is populated by thousands of frogs, located in Apaneca within the department of Ahuachapan, El Salvador. The coffee is produced by JASAL, a family owned operation where Jose Antonio Salaverria and his sons take great pride in their meticulous attention to detail, from year-round farm management to quality control in the cupping lab, and everything in between. In the pulped natural process (also called a honey process), JASAL pulps perfectly ripened cherries and then dries the coffee beans, still covered in mucilage, on clay patios while constantly turning the beans to ensure even drying. Initial reaction to this coffee from everyone here at VMCT is that this is one of the finest reserve coffees to come our way in a little while. A great compliment to your morning with a buttery croissant or just as is.
BEST BREWED WITH
Drip Brewer, French Press, Pour Over, Chemex
HOW TO BREW
ROASTED AT ALTITUDE
All our beans are roasted on-site in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. At high altitude, the lower roasting temperatures allow the natural sugars in the coffee beans to caramelize slowly. This unique process creates deep, rich flavor profiles and smooth textures — without the bitterness.
RESPONSIBLY SOURCED
At VMCT, we take pride in fostering direct relationships with growers to ensure that every coffee bean and tea leaf we source is responsibly cultivated. We’re committed to ethical, organic, and sustainable practices, understanding that certification standards can vary across the globe. That’s why we go the extra mile to research and verify that our producers meet rigorous organic and bio-dynamic farming standards. For us, it’s not just about great coffee and tea — it’s about honoring the land and the people who bring it to life.
SHIPPING & PICK UP
We proudly offer free shipping on USA order over $35. Orders under $35 have a fixed shipping rate of $10.
Orders are shipped via Standard Ground and typically arrive in 2 to 7 business days. Orders are typically dispatched within 24 hours (unless it's a powder day in which case - you get it).
If you're local, or visiting town, pickup can be arranged from our Roastery Cafe (23698 US Highway 24, Minturn CO) typically within 24 hours. Just make sure you select that option at checkout.
