Finca El Ángel

Finca El Ángel was acquired by Rafael Jr. in December 2022, after working closely with the farm through the mill during the 2022 to 2023 season. The Mathies family first acquired the property in 2016, when it was only land and not yet producing coffee. In 2018, they began restoring the farm and planting coffee trees with a focused commitment to specialty varieties. The 2021 to 2022 season marked the farm’s first harvest, followed by a second harvest in 2022 to 2023.

Located high on the Santa Ana Volcano, El Ángel sits in a region recognized for its distinctive cup quality. Rafael Jr. has dedicated his life to coffee, building a deep connection to the work and a long-term vision of stewardship. He spent five years visiting farms, learning what he wanted for his first project, and searching for the qualities he believed were essential to building something lasting. While he had supported his father’s farms for years, El Ángel offered the opportunity to take on the responsibility of producing coffee and managing a farm from the ground up.

El Ángel is set in one of El Salvador’s most respected coffee producing landscapes, on the slopes of the Santa Ana Volcano. The farm looks out over Santa Ana city on one side and Lake Coatepeque on the other. Its climate is warmer and drier than many surrounding regions, with significant temperature shifts throughout the day. Combined with mineral-rich volcanic soils, these conditions contribute to a cup profile with exceptional clarity and character.

Across recent harvests, El Ángel has continued to stand out for its unique expression and consistent quality. As the farm develops, new varieties including Sidra and Caturra Chiroso will be introduced, expanding the farm’s potential and offering new opportunities for collaboration and connection between roasters and dedicated producers.