Region: Chalcuapa, Santa Ana
Elevation: 1450 masl
About: The Pacas family has been cultivating coffee at Finca El Retiro for five generations, dating back to 1927. Situated in the fertile Apeneca Ilamatepec mountains, with nutrient-rich volcanic soil and a biodiverse jungle canopy, El Retiro consistently yields exceptional coffees, including the renowned Bernardina variety. Sudan Rume is a very rare coffee variety that traces its origins to the Boma Plateau in southeastern Sudan, near the border with Ethiopia. Initially discovered in the 1940s, it has predominantly been grown by research centers to be incorporated into various cultivars due to its disease-resistant traits; one of its more renowned descendants is SL-28. The Pacas family initially acquired seeds from one of these centers and were captivated by Sudan Rume's graceful floral aromas and complex fruit notes. When processed using the natural method, this coffee showcases a delightful sweetness and juiciness, accompanied by a myriad of tropical fruit notes.
