Borgonovo Pohl

El Salvador

Kenya SL-34

Name: 69kg Bag of El Salvador Finca Cascada, Specialty Green Coffee Beans, Kenya SL-34, Washed - Wholesale
Availability: InStock

Grade SHG EP

Don't miss out on this Kenya SL-34, grown in Finca Cascada's volcanic soil of El Salvador. This specialty green coffee estate grows coffee at 1,275 meters above sea level. The coffee is handpicked at full ripeness, fermented, washed, and sun-dried. The estate is RFA and Café Practice certified, ensuring sustainable and ethical farming practices.

Grown at high elevations, this Kenya SL-34 coffee benefits from efficient water drainage, resulting in more pronounced flavours. This makes it well-suited for pour-overs, French press, and classic drip coffee. Renowned for its medium body and balanced acidity, this coffee exhibits notes of dark berry, spices, bright citrus, cane sugar, chocolate raisin, and hints of caramel.

Our El Salvador Kenya SL-34 is sold in 69kg bags with Grain-Pro packaging for maximum freshness. Enjoy the exceptional quality and flavours of this premium coffee from El Salvador.

A grouping of Kenya SL-34 red coffee cherries from the Dante Gourmet Farm

What is so special about this coffee?

SL-34 is a Kenyan coffee varietal brought to El Salvador by the Borgonovo family. It is part of the Bourbon-Typica family and grows best at elevations of 1,500 meters above sea level and higher, especially with good rainfall. The coffee is traditionally washed, which brings out its bright acidity and complex flavour profile. This variety is highly esteemed in the specialty coffee industry for its exceptional quality.

The varietal traces its origins to French Mission Bourbon, which was introduced to Kenya in the late 19th century. Developed by Scott Laboratories (SL) in the 1930s from a single coffee tree in Kabete, Kenya, SL-34 is renowned for its high quality and ability to flourish in high-altitude regions and resist disease and blight.

A local farmer tending to the coffee plants

Nurturing the Next Generation

At the Dante Gourmet farm, the Borgonovo family supports local farmers' children by sponsoring four football teams in the Talnique community. These teams involve 48-50 children aged 8 to 14 who train and participate in local tournaments. In collaboration with Banco Agricola, the municipality, and parents, they built a roof over the stadium at the Talnique Educational Complex to facilitate sports and cultural activities. Additionally, they organized ping pong tournaments to develop teamwork, integration, and discipline.

The farm partnered with non-profit organizations to deliver 400 pairs of shoes to children from the Talnique Educational Complex and San Carlos Village School. This support for their local community not only improves living conditions but also contributes to the education of professionals who later give back to the community.

A farmer harvesting from the coffee plants of the Dante Gourmet farm.

ABOUT DANTE GOURMET

Borgonovo Pohl acquired the Dante Gourmet farm shortly after they founded San Carlos Estate. Since then, Carlos Borgonovo and his family have brought five decades of coffee industry experience to ensure that they harvest coffee that is of high quality.

Their partnerships with local farmers and estates guarantee top-quality coffee beans. Dedicated to sustainability and environmental practices, they foster a thriving community.

Learn more About Borgonovo Pohl