LOS NARANJOS GEISHA HONEY

CITRUS | GRAPEFRUIT | BLACK TEA | ETHIOPIA STYLE |

In the heart of the Apaneca region, in Ahuachapán, El Salvador, lies Finca Ethiopia, one of the flagship farms of Los Naranjos Café. Founded in 2018, the finca spans 34.5 hectares, of which just 13 are dedicated to coffee cultivation. The rest is preserved as natural forest, an important choice aimed at protecting local biodiversity, flora, and fauna.

The finca is located on the slopes of Ilamatepec Volcano, in a privileged setting characterized by rich volcanic soils and an ideal climate for coffee cultivation. The plants grow entirely under the shade of native vegetation, which helps slow the ripening of the cherries and promote greater aromatic complexity.

Gesha: elegance and clarity

Finca Ethiopia is particularly renowned for producing Gesha, one of the most sought-after varieties in specialty coffee.

In the cup, Gesha is celebrated for its ability to deliver remarkable brightness, juiciness, and clarity, with an elegant, refined aromatic profile. The combination of variety, altitude, volcanic soil, and shade-grown cultivation creates ideal conditions for bringing out this variety's full potential.

The pursuit of quality begins in the field: before harvest, the cherries undergo sweetness tests to identify the optimal picking time and select only fruit at the ideal stage of ripeness.

Environmentally conscious farming

Finca Ethiopia's quality also stems from agricultural management deeply committed to sustainability.

Weeding is done by hand, using traditional tools such as machetes and avoiding chemical herbicides. Soil studies guide nutrient management, while soil conservation measures and water collection systems help protect groundwater resources.

The decision to preserve much of the property as natural forest is also an important investment in conserving the local ecosystem.

Coffee recognized at the highest level

Finca Ethiopia's ongoing pursuit of quality and sustainable approach have earned the farm important recognition. In 2025, the coffee placed 22nd in the Cup of Excellence competition, confirming the finca's high quality.

Finca Ethiopia is a refined expression of Salvadoran specialty coffee: a shade-grown Gesha cultivated in volcanic soils, carefully harvested, and processed to preserve the natural richness of its mucilage.