El Salvador Apaneca, Villa Galicia

Profile: Fruity (Passion fruit, Pineapple, Lemon), Sweet (Caramel, Dark chocolate)

This coffee is produced by Mauricio Salaverria at Villa Galicia farm in Ataco, Apaneca Ilamatepec region of El Salvador. Mauricio is known as a "process maestro" who has developed a unique "nature Pineapple" processing method to enhance the coffee's tropical profile. Unlike traditional natural coffees that dry for 10-15 days, this coffee dries in the shade on raised beds for almost 30 days. The producer ensures regular stirring for even drying, allowing time to develop the exceptional flavor profile. With a cupping score of 85 and terroir-level traceability, this coffee showcases the innovation and quality possible in Salvadoran specialty coffee.

Varieties: Marsellesa, Bourbon
Altitude: 1550 masl
Processing: Natural (special "nature Pineapple" method)

To achieve this process, the coffees are left to dry for a long time in the shade. Mauricio developed this 'recipe' to enhance a coffee's tropical profile. This coffee dries in the shade, on raised beds, for almost 30 days, whereas a traditional natural coffee will dry for 10 to 15 days. The producer ensures that the coffee is stirred regularly to ensure even drying, and time does the rest!

All our coffees are roasted to preserve the subtle tastes that a coffee's origin and processing can exhibit. We recommend grinding the coffee as you use it, but if you prefer to have it all ground by us, please leave us a message on the checkout page with the desired coarseness.