El Salvador Cup of Excellence 2024 winner (Score 92)

Our team is proud to have received the El Salvador Cup of Excellence 2024 winner through participation in the auction, bringing our exceptional coffee to enthusiasts.

This Pacamara, grown in La Bendición in Tejutla, Chalatenango, El Salvador, was awarded 1st place and a score of 92.00 in the 2024 El Salvador Cup of Excellence.

La Bendición is a highly-regarded coffee farm located in Crio Hondurita, Canton El Izotal, La Palma Chalatenango, El Salvador. The farm, situated at an altitude of 1,900 meters above sea level, employs 2 full-time workers and 10 temporary ones. Its name, "The Blessing," reflects its history as a family-owned property and its stellar reputation for producing top-quality coffee.

In 2024, La Bendición was crowned the winner of the Cup of Excellence competition, achieving an impressive score of 92.00. This recognition was earned for their Pacamara variety, which is honey-processed and reflects their precise methods of cultivation and processing. This achievement further emphasizes the farm's strong dedication to excellence and its significant role in the coffee legacy of El Salvador.

The Pacamara variety is a hybrid of Pacas and Maragogipe, known for its exceptional qualities such as lively acidity, strong sweetness, and a multi-dimensional flavor profile. At La Bendición, the cultivation of this variety is carefully executed to accentuate its inherent characteristics, producing a coffee that boasts tropical fruit flavors, delicate floral aromas, and a velvety mouthfeel. This exceptional coffee from La Bendición has gained worldwide recognition.

Roast Level: Medium

Cup Profile: Peach, Caramel, Stonefruit, Dried Mango, Blackberry, Black tea, Dried Plum

Varietals: Pacamara 

Farm: La Bendicion

Farmer: Ismael Recinos Flores

COE rank: #1

Region: Alotepec-Metapan

Altitude: 1,900 masl

Process: Honey