#2 - Carlos Pola on El Salvador Honey Hybrid, Blockchain & Sustainability

Hey coffee fans, welcome to Bean to Cup on Spotify! I’m Gabe Damiani, founder of Bear Lake Coffee Co., a Certified B Corp dedicated to roasting the top 1% of specialty coffee.

Each month, we spotlight a standout from our Q Grader’s Choice lineup and the stories that make it special. This month, we’re broadcasting from Juayúa, El Salvador, at Pola’s Coffee Family Farms with the legendary Carlos Pola—a pioneer in sustainable coffee farming. His family’s 5th- and 6th-generation legacy shines through in every bean.

Our Coffee of the Month? An El Salvador Dehydrated Honey Hybrid 1, grown in a volcanic microclimate at Finca San Antonio. This gem scored 93 on Coffee Review, boasting caramel, tangerine, and floral notes thanks to its innovative processing. Carlos and his team are masters of sustainability, using regenerative farming and mycorrhizal fungi to boost soil health and resilience. They’re also leading the charge with blockchain—partnering with BEXT360 for full traceability and EUDR compliance, ensuring fair pay and transparency from farm to cup. Hit play to dive into this coffee’s magic with Carlos, from hybrid varietals to a sustainable future.

Let’s brew some inspiration!