Salvador Mauricio Salaverria
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Exceptional specialty coffee, transported sustainably with respect for the environment – by sailing ship across the sea.
Farm: Villa Galicia
Farmer: Mauricio Salaverria
Country: El Salvador
Region: Apaneca Ilamatepec
Varieties: 100% Arabica – Red Bourbon, Yellow Bourbon, Caturra Rouge
Processing: Natural
Altitude: 1550 MASL
Harvest: December 2024 – March 2025
Flavor profile: plum jam, Dutch cocoa, mandarins
Best for: espresso
Discover the unique coffee from Villa Galicia, owned by the experienced producer Mauricio Salaverria. This picturesque 12-hectare farm is located along the famous Route of Flowers and is renowned not only for its century-long history but also for the incredible care dedicated to every single coffee bean.
The farm’s story began with Don Manuel Ariz, who left Spanish Galicia and settled in the beautiful region of Concepción de Ataco in Ahuachapán. There, he discovered a place called High Springs and invested in land with a unique clay-limestone terroir, which is today home to Villa Galicia. Mauricio continues this tradition while pushing it even further.
On the farm, he built an eco-friendly processing station and developed an innovative drying method that highlights the tropical notes of the coffee. While conventional drying usually takes 10–15 days, Mauricio allows the coffee cherries to rest and dry slowly in the shade for nearly 30 days on special raised beds. This time-intensive process allows the sweetness, balance, and exotic character to fully unfold.
This is how our coffee is created – through the “Natural Pineapple” process. It is a clean, sweet, and approachable natural coffee, which got its name when Q-graders and cupping guests repeatedly pointed out distinct pineapple (piña) notes. The name stuck, the flavor enchanted – and now you can taste it too.
But the uniqueness of this coffee goes beyond its flavor. This year, it arrived at the French port of Le Havre by sea – not on a conventional cargo ship, but on a sailing vessel. This ecological way of transport, harnessing the power of the wind, combines traditional sustainability with modern trade. It is still a rarity, reserved especially for specialty coffees appreciated for their quality and uniqueness. By reducing emissions and minimizing its carbon footprint, it not only helps protect the environment but also ensures the coffee arrives in its highest quality – fresh, directly from the farmers.
This cup is not just about outstanding flavor. It is a coffee with a story – one that respects our planet and truly deserves its place among the most special.
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