Sweet Tart: El Salvador Finca El Manzano

Sweet Tart from El Salvador features tasting notes of green apple, nectarine, and baker's chocolate immediately transporting you to a classic candy shop. Treat yourself with this indulgent yet tangy brew!  

There is no denying the extraordinary quality of this coffee – a quality that is owed entirely to the dedication of six generations at Finca El Manzano. Nestled between Chalchuapa and Santa Ana, these 70 hectares were originally founded in 1872 and have remained a family operation since.   

The farm was upgraded with new varietals and infrastructure in 2005 by owner Emilio López Díaz. This allowed Emilio to experiment with different processes and to explore the various characteristics that the other varietals have to offer. These varietals include Yellow, Red, and Orange Bourbon, Pacamara, SL-34, Gesha, Pacas and Caturra.    

At the heart of the farm is the state-of-the-art mill, where coffees can undergo various processes such as patio, raised bed, and mechanical drying, as well as natural, honey, and washed processing methods. 

This degree of cultivation and control of the process has been at the forefront of what makes Finca El Manzano so remarkable. Coffee from this farm has contributed to three national barista championships and first and second place finishes in the 2018 El Salvador COE. 

Don’t let its sugary name fool you. Sweet Tart is a testament to legendary excellence and instantly gratifying. Taste 133 years of exemplary flavor for yourself today!