This is another wonderful El Salvador coffee that is produced by the Alvarez family on the slopes of the Santa Ana volcano. The Alvarez family has been growing coffee in El Salvador since 1889, when Rafael Alvarez Lalinde emigrated to the Santa Ana region from his native Colombia - bringing some coffee seeds with him.

This 36 hectare estate is planted out with 100% Bourbon coffee trees and benefits from excellent growing conditions, as well as scrupulous farm management. The Alvarez family’s hard work was recognised in the 2011 Cup of Excellence, when La Reforma was awarded third place in the competition final with a score of 91.72.

La Reforma's coffee trees are shade grown under native shade species (at a density of around 50%), which enrich and conserve the soil and provide an important habitat for birds and other wildlife.

The Alvarez family’s farms and mill offers considerable social support to local communities and have recently been working with the local NGO www.librasdeamor.org to help tackle child malnutrition in rural communities. The family is also committed to developing sustainable practices in order to protect and preserve the natural environment.

It has a very clean cup with a real bright acidity. There are soft lime/orange notes with a milk chocolate undertone. It is a really delicious coffee that we thoroughly recommend.

Price shown per 500g