Salvadoran coffee: A tradition over 100 years old

El Salvador’s relationship with coffee dates back more than a century. From the grand coffee estates that once defined the country’s economy to the small producers now leading the specialty coffee movement, the story of Salvadoran coffee is one of resilience and reinvention.

The Coffee Regions

El Salvador is home to six recognized coffee-growing regions, each with unique characteristics shaped by altitude, volcanic soil, and microclimate. Apaneca-Ilamatepec might be the most renowned internationally, but regions like Chalatenango and Tecapa-Chinameca are quickly gaining recognition.