Daily grind

Coffee is life here in El Salvador. Growing coffee goes back hundreds of years in this region and many families still rely on the little batches they sell today. Noah and Hilary obtained nine different samples of coffee grown in El Salvador and Panama from an NGO that's trying to help growers cultivate specialty beans. So, when in El Salvador- do a coffee tasting party!

I wish I had more photos of the event itself. It's not a Noah and Hilary production if it isn't absolutely perfect and informational! We had a rating system, but the river of caffeine cursing through my veins reduced my score sheet to an array of smiley faces, doodles of coffee mugs, and "coffee" written in three different bubble fonts. It was a true party with COED PCVs, New youthies, a Response PCV and a JICA volunteer.  We had a great time!

Pre-ground beans. These grinding stones are used daily in El Salvador for grinding the wet corn into masa for tortillas. It's not a meal without tortillas! You can also grind the beans you grow by hand. 

So much coffee! 

I was actually pretty good. It's all in the wrist. 

Ready to brew!