SKU: elsal-coe-sanjose
In a real coup Barefoot was able to abscond with an entire lot from the El Salvador auction! Barefoot was the exclusive winner of the #10 ranked coffee 'Finca San Jose' from Gloria Mercedes Rodriguez Fontan De Huezo. We bought the entire lot of 16 bags. This coffee was easily our top three favorite from this amazing auction. It scored only a half point behind the #1 and #2 coffees in our cuppings. It received a score of 86.33 from the international jury. It received the 8th highest price in the auction and bidding was furiously competitive. This coffee is so warmly sweet and richly layered with rich bright fruit and berries and enveloping florals.
For four generations Finca San Jose has embodied the force, faith and hope of a family of coffee producers. In 1815 Jose Maria Rodriguez and Josefina Rodriguez planted the first coffee trees with their own hands. Through the generations, the farm has passed through the hands of many committed farmers, beginning with Israel Rodriguez who, followed by Jose Maria Rodriguez cared for the farm until the most recent owner, Gloria Mercedes Rodriguez Fontan, took over. Ever the strong woman, Gloria has overcome gender barriers in an industry that has historically been the province of men and continues to personally supervise the process of cultivation. The mountain slopes of Finca San Jose are shaded by trees that help maintain and preserve the crop and the surrounding environment. In addition to the multitude of plants, the farm is home to a variety of wild animals and birds that can be seen in their natural habitat.
More than 7 families (and growing!) live on the farm earning their livelihood from working the land. There are 10 full-time workers and many more seasonal workers who aid in the harvest process. In total, between 60-75 people work on the farm. This is the third consecutive year that San Jose has participated in the Cup of Excellence, always reaching the stage of the international jury. This year, with great faith and a strong belief in the quality of their product, the farm won with a sample taken from an 8.4 hectare area.
Barefoot bought the entire lot of this coffee so the pricing is excellent! .
And in January 2008 Eugenia Chien our head roaster was invited to participate in the Women In Coffee Alliance origin trip to El Salvador. She will be visiting FInca San Jose and many other award winning women owned farms and developing our relationship further. Stay tuned to the same Barefoot channel for more offerings from Finca San Jose next year.
Manufactured by: Barefoot Coffee Roasters
