This coffee comes from Virgilia Fuentes Gutiérrez, a farmer in the Metapan region. The coffee is a pure Pacamara varietal and assembled by Cafenor’s quality control team. Her farm, La Joya, is situated at 1550 masl.
Cafenor also has a mill that supports around 65 smallholder farmers in the area. These farmers cultivate small plots ranging from 1 to 3 hectares. Cafenor’s mission is to help them commercialise their coffees and gain access to the specialty market. They also support their community by purchasing supplies in bulk, providing training, and offering access to post-harvest infrastructure at the mill.
All coffees processed at the mill are dried on shaded African beds, either washed, honey-processed, or natural. As part of their commitment to sustainability, Cafenor uses solar panels on the mill’s roof to power all its energy. They’re also working to minimise water usage during processing. The mill is certified carbon neutral, having invested in a geothermal energy project in El Salvador called La Geo. This project provides a green energy source to meet the country’s growing demand.
Some producers deliver their cherries to the mill, while others deliver their coffee as dry parchment.
To ensure consistency, Cafenor collaborates with producers who have undergone training and established post-harvest procedures. This ensures a uniform blend among their partners, maintaining high standards and quality.