El Salvador | La Siberia | Red Bourbon | Washed

Region: Chalchuapa, Santa Ana

Elevation: 1450-1675 masl

About: Finca La Siberia has been in the Silva family since 1870. Named for its chaotic climate and the challenging trails that lead to it, Siberia is a beautiful but often harsh and unforgiving place. 

With knowledge and experience passed down over six generations, the Silva family has transformed Siberia into one of the most renowned estates in El Salvador. Today, the family grows a range of varieties, including Bourbon, Pacamara, SL-34 and Geisha. 

As his parents begin to slow down and enjoy some well-earned time with their grandchildren, Rafael Jr. now manages the day-to-day operations across all the family farms, while also overseeing processing at the mill. Keen to blend a traditional approach learned from his father with a spirit of experimentation, Rafa understands that great coffee does not happen by accident. He is meticulous in his picking, processing and drying protocols, carefully tracking each day’s harvest from tree to export. 

This washed Bourbon is clean, sweet and approachable — a wonderful example of Salvadoran coffee.

Finca La Siberia's Red Bourbon from Chalchuapa arrives via Proud Mary Coffee as a washed lot grown at 1450–1675 meters above sea level. Red Bourbon, a classic varietal prized for balanced sweetness and clarity, finds expression here through the washed process, which emphasizes cleaner cup profiles. The roaster identifies the coffee as clean, sweet, and approachable—characteristics that make it an accessible entry point for those exploring El Salvador's Chalchuapa region. For a more detailed exploration of how these flavor attributes translate to the cup, consult the flavor wheel.