The second of our small honey processed lots from El Salvador, and again it comes from the Chaltenango region situated north of San Salvador.
This pacamara lot is again honey processed and begins with selective hand picking of only ripest cherries. Once the pulp has been removed (same day as harvest) Jose drys his coffee for anything between 14-17 days to obtain the optimum moisture content.
The region of Chalatenango located just to the north east of the capital San Salvador is far less well known as a growing region compared to the likes of the famed Santa Ana and Cordillera Tecapa Chinameca regions. Chalatenango benefits from a cooler climate than Santa Ana which lends itself well towards the growing & production of the pacamara varietal.
Most of the producers in Chalatenango (as with much of El Savladorian producers) don’t own their own mills and it can be a difficult area to access and get coffee out of also. The coffee is traded directly between grower and importer. In this case, the coffee has again come to us via our friends at Cafe Imports but we’ve only got 35 kilos so be quick!
This pacamara lot is again honey processed and begins with selective hand picking of only ripest cherries. Once the pulp has been removed (same day as harvest) Jose drys his coffee for anything between 14-17 days to obtain the optimum moisture content.
The region of Chalatenango located just to the north east of the capital San Salvador is far less well known as a growing region compared to the likes of the famed Santa Ana and Cordillera Tecapa Chinameca regions. Chalatenango benefits from a cooler climate than Santa Ana which lends itself well towards the growing & production of the pacamara varietal.
Most of the producers in Chalatenango (as with much of El Savladorian producers) don’t own their own mills and it can be a difficult area to access and get coffee out of also. The coffee is traded directly between grower and importer. In this case, the coffee has again come to us via our friends at Cafe Imports but we’ve only got 35 kilos so be quick!
Altitude: 1500 masl
Farm/Coop: Finca Pena Redonda
Great for: Aeropress, Cafetiere, Espresso, Filter, With milk
Origin: Central America/El Salvador - Chalatenango, North East of San Salvador
Owner: Jose Maria Lemus
Process Method: Pulped Natural (semi-washed) - Honey process
Tasting Notes: Honey, berries & jam with a creamy mouthfeel & tangy acidity
Varietals: Pacamara