STAPLE l El Angel Natural Anacafe 14 El Salvador

El Angel is a small, family-owned coffee farm located at 1,500 meters in the Apaneca region of El Salvador, where high altitude and frequent fog create ideal growing conditions. Managed by second-generation producers Carlos and Gerardo Mendez, the farm focuses on quality and sustainability, consistently producing high-scoring coffees, including a Natural Yellow Pacamara that placed 4th in the Cup of Excellence with 89 points. Since acquiring the farm in 2002, they have specialized in natural coffees, supported by the region’s volcanic soils, diverse microclimates, and shade-grown practices that enhance complexity in the cup.