Rosie's Medium Roast

Rene Contreras, El Salvadoran coffee farmer

Let me tell you about Rene Contreras and his coffee farm in El Salvador. 🌱☕

Rene Contreras is a coffee producer in El Salvador, and his family has been growing coffee for five generations, spanning over 100 years. Their farms are located near the Chingo Volcano, close to Santa Ana. The terroir—characterized by rich clay soil—provides an ideal environment for coffee cultivation. Here are some key details about Rene Contreras and his coffee:

1. Farm Name: Monte Verde

   • Size: 89 Acres

   • Elevation: 1500 meters above sea level

   • Process: Washed

2. Quality Improvements:

   • Rene has worked diligently to meet specialty coffee quality standards. He diversified the coffee varieties he grows, implemented better post-harvest practices, and explored new processing techniques like honey, natural, and controlled fermentations.

   • The Contreras family’s aspiration extends beyond coffee. They aim to improve the quality of life in their community by opening health clinics near their farm. Rene’s wife and daughter, both doctors, identified needs for prenatal care, diabetes management, and parasite treatment.

   • Additionally, they plan to start a food assistance program for workers and families to combat malnutrition. An animal sanctuary on their property cares for sick and injured animals.

3. Impressive Coffee:

   • The washed coffee from Monte Verde is rich, clean, and versatile.

So, next time you enjoy a cup of our medium roast coffee, you’ll be sipping a bit of Rene Contreras’s legacy!