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Coffee Roasting

 
Otto House Coffee Roasting – Specialty, Fair Trade, El Salvador Single-Origin Beans

From El Salvador to Your Cup – Specialty, Fair Trade, & Freshly Roasted

Our coffee beans are sourced from Finca Atzumpa, a renowned farm in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec region of El Salvador. These single-origin Bourbon beans are grown at an elevation of 1375 meters and are processed using a meticulous honey method to bring out natural flavours like plum, apple, honey, and vanilla. The beans are Certified Fair Trade, reflecting our commitment to sustainability and quality. Roasted to a medium profile, they offer a balanced flavour perfect for every cup. You can purchase them as a one-time order or subscribe to receive them regularly. You can order online or visit our shop to taste the difference and enjoy a free cup of coffee!

 
 

Region

The Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range, situated in the Ahuachapan, Santa Ana, and Sonsonate departments of northwestern El Salvador near the Guatemalan border, holds historical significance as the birthplace of coffee production in El Salvador. This UNESCO-declared Biosphere Reserve, established in 2007, features a diverse landscape encompassing forest and coffee plantations, grassland, and crops. Home to 12 endangered plant species, 58 threatened species, and 12 endemic species of birds and other animals, the reserve also boasts vital wetlands, including Lake Coatepeque, Laguna Verde, and Laguna Las Ninfas, which serve as sources of freshwater and feature unique aquatic vegetation ecosystems. With almost 4,000 hectares dedicated to natural protected areas and 39,500 hectares of shade-grown coffee plantations, the reserve plays a pivotal role in the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, facilitating the movement of flora and fauna. Explore the rich biodiversity and cultural heritage of the Apaneca-Ilamatepec Biosphere Reserve, where conservation and sustainable coffee production harmoniously coexist.