Las Laderas Filter

High up in the mountains of El Salvador, the Lina family has been running the Las Laderas coffee farm for generations. This place is special. Tucked right between two national parks, this honey-processed filter is a total standout that really shows off what their land and skills can do.

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Overlooking the picturesque Coatepeque Lake, one of El Salvador's largest lakes, the farm takes up approximately 60 hectares, 40 of which are for coffee plants and the other 20 are reserved for natural forests. Within these 20 hectares, they grow dense forests, allowing for their coffee to be shade-grown, making them unique amongst their competitors in the region. Shade-grown coffees grow more slowly, allowing the beans to develop richer, more complex flavours.

Growing coffee so close to the crater of the Ilamatepec Volcano comes with its perks. The land is rich in volcanic soils, contributing to the unique flavour profiles found in the coffee produced in this area. Those sweet notes of clementine you’ll taste in your brew are most likely thanks to its proximity to El Salvador's most active volcano!

If you’ve not heard of honey processing before, it’s a hybrid between the washed and natural processing methods. Once the cherries have been picked from the plant, the outer cherries are removed, leaving the sticky and sugary mucilage on the bean for drying. This results in an intense sweetness and a smooth mouth feel.

The Lina Family have an impressive reputation amongst the region and the industry for producing award-winning coffees. Most notably, their coffee has been awarded the Cup of Excellence, an annual competition where the highest-quality coffees are recognised.

This honey processed filter coffee not only offers huge amounts of flavour, but it’s also clear the level of skill, dedication and time that has gone into cultivating these high-quality coffee plants. Brew up these beans and enjoy the cashew and honey flavours.