About us

Encuentro en origen entre productor y comprador de café salvadoreño

El Salvador Coffee Link

An initiative with heart in Salvadoran coffee and its protagonists: the producers.

El Salvador Coffee Link is an independent initiative led by Heidy Cruz, with over 20 years of experience in the sector. I decided to create a real, human and trustworthy bridge between producers and international buyers.

My story in coffee began at PROCAFÉ, a key technical institution for Salvadoran coffee growing. At the Salvadoran Coffee Council (now Salvadoran Coffee Institute) I strengthened my knowledge of national coffee promotion. With Boot Coffee (Willem Boot) I took part in projects in Honduras, Peru, El Salvador and the Coffee for Peace program in Colombia. I have worked with CBI, EUROCLIMA+, IILA Italy, GIZ, among others.

I have met small, medium and large producers from all six coffee regions of El Salvador, building relationships with over 400 to 500 producers and organizations. I work in a close, honest and personalized way: so that every connection creates value, trust and shared development.

My purpose: That every cup tells a real story, and that every producer is valued for their dedication, knowledge and connection to the land.

Our values

  • Transparency: we communicate each step of the process clearly and ethically.
  • Trust: we build long-term human and professional relationships.
  • Respect: we value the work of the producer and the expectations of the buyer.
  • Passion: we believe in coffee as a tool for social and economic transformation.
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What we do

Direct trade

Direct trade

We connect Salvadoran producers with international buyers committed to quality, fair trade and positive impact.

Profile curation

Profile curation

We offer coffee profile curation according to each buyer's needs.

Trips to origin

Trips to origin

Salvadoran coffee discovery trips: farms, producers, cupping and coffee culture. Custom designed.

Transparency

Transparency

We facilitate direct contact and support every step of the buying process with transparency and closeness.

Origin narratives

Origin narratives

We propose narratives that reflect the origin, effort and story behind every cup.

Specialty coffee

Specialty coffee

We specialize in coffees grown on small plots, with sustainable practices and strong community roots.