The coffee story
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Finca Las Brisas, a farm located in the town of Juayua in the middle of the Apaneca Ilamatepec mountain range, is proof of how good farming practices, technology and expertise in post-harvest can change the future of coffee. While most Salvadoran coffee producers have been struggling with climate change, outbreaks of leaf rust and labour shortages (leading many to abandon their farms), Carlos Pola is on the other extreme of this stark reality with a healthy plantation, increasing production and outstanding quality.
The process
This is a new process we call semi natural and uses practically no water, just enough to keep the premises clean. End result is a unique Black Honey.Semi Natural H2 Black Honey
- $7.67 USD / kg FOB Conventional (no certification)
- Origin
- El Salvador
- Variety
- Farm Hibryds
- Process type
- Honey
- Altitude range
- 1200m - 1500m
- Harvest period
- November, 2021 - March, 2022
- Algrano's cupping score (SCA)
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84.75
points
Updated April, 2022
- Samples are unavailable
- Shared shipments unavailable
- Custom shipments unavailable
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Doorstep delivery unavailable
We are unable to arrange delivery to your roastery
- El Salvador
- Single farm
- 22 sales on Algrano
- 3 Average orders per roaster
- 10 Roaster relationships
- Seller relationships with Roasters in

Innovative, high-quality, only honeys & naturals
Pola Handcrafted Coffees. Honeys and naturals dried on raised beds. Located in Juayua, Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range. Carlos comes from a family of farmers (he is the 5th generation) and worked in the textile industry for 20 years before becoming fully dedicated to coffee. Today, he manages Finca Las Brisas and 2 other family farms and is determined to bring coffee farming to the 21st century by investing in technology and sustainability. Carlos describes his approach to farming as “dramatically new and sustainable”. He doesn’t produce washed lots because the process results in the contamination of water sources. The farmer is also a big believer in the power of Mycorrhizal fungi, a type of fungi that forms a mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship with the coffee plants.
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Finca Las Brisas, a farm located in the town of Juayua in the middle of the Apaneca Ilamatepec mountain range, is proof of how good farming practices, technology and expertise in post-harvest can change the future of coffee. While most Salvadoran coffee producers have been struggling with climate change, outbreaks of leaf rust and labour shortages (leading many to abandon their farms), Carlos Pola is on the other extreme of this stark reality with a healthy plantation, increasing production and outstanding quality.
The process
This is a new process we call semi natural and uses practically no water, just enough to keep the premises clean. End result is a unique Black Honey.
Algrano
Cupped: April, 2022 |
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Seller (Pending)
Cupped: N/A |
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SCA Score |
Algrano
84.75
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Seller (Pending)
86.0
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Key flavor notes |
Algrano
Grape, Honey, Stone fruit,
Herbal, Toffee
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Seller (Pending)
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Quality comment |
Algrano
More down to earth, with notes of black honey, grape juice, stone fruit and herbal finish. Body is medium and round, acidity mild malic. Finish is quite pleasant, herbs accompanied by toffee when cooled down.
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FAQ
Shipping
Once the ordering period ends we will consolidate all coffees in a shared container. During transport, your coffee is fully insured. We will keep you informed about the shipment status.
Upon arrival of the coffee at the warehouse, you can choose between 2 delivery modes:
- Doorstep delivery: We will take care of transport to your roastery. We will provide your coffee fully insured until it is ready for unloading from the truck at your roastery.
- EXW (ex. warehouse) means that we will provide the coffee ready for pick-up at the terminal of the warehouse. You are responsible for organising transport and insurance from the warehouse to your roastery.
Currently, we can deliver coffee anywhere in Europe, except Hungary. For all European buyers, the coffee will be provided custom cleared in any case. Roasters in Switzerland choosing EXW will be responsible for customs clearance.
Currencies
When calculating price, you can select your preferred currency: USD, CHF, EUR, or GBP.
2 payment methods are accepted on Algrano:
1. Buy now, pay later
Pay your coffee after its delivered in Europe. This option generates an additional fee, displayed in the shopping cart.
3. Pay 10 days after placing the order
We will send you a 10 day invoice straight after you placed your order.