[June 6, 2025]Marley
Manabu Narita ,
El Carmen Farm
Roast Geisha !

El Carmen Farm is owned by the Alfaro family, which has a long history of producing and processing coffee in El Salvador. They opened a farm in the mid-19th century and today it is managed by the fourth generation, Fernando Alfaro.

Their mission has been to improve the "three qualities" of coffee: the quality of the cup, the quality of the environment, and the quality of life of the working community. They know that the quality of coffee can be ensured by always keeping the environment surrounding the coffee in good condition.

Located in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range, part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, which protects ecosystems in Central America, the farm is in the heart of an extremely fertile forest, a sanctuary for hundreds of migratory and endemic bird species.

On the farm, approximately 60% of the coffee is grown under shade cover. This protects the coffee cherries from the harsh Hikaru and allows them to ripen slowly and evenly. By harvesting and sorting only the ripe cherries and placing them in thin layers on an elevated drying bed, we produce high-quality natural, honey-processed coffee. Varieties grown on this farm include Bourbon , Caturra , Pacamara and Geisha .

This time, CROWD ROASTER will be introducing a rare coffee called Geisha , Anaerobic Natural, from El Carmen Farm.

It has a creamy, well-balanced, full-bodied coffee with a citrus flavor and sweetness reminiscent of candied orange, as well as a richness reminiscent of cocoa and chocolate.