El Salvador Ahuachapan

Our July coffee of the month is a washed coffee from the Ahuachapan district in El Salvador. We roast it medium to bring out a wonderful balance of acidity and bitterness. This coffee is smooth with a medium body and a lingering sweet finish. The cup starts creamy and rich, with notes of heavy cream that carry through the cup, slowly fading toward the finish. In the middle, notes of roasted pistachio develop and add a savory dimension to the flavor. In the finish, light milk chocolate joins the lingering cream, leaving a smooth sweetness that stays on the palate. The medium body and balanced acidity make this a great all-day cup of coffee. Roast Color: Medium Cupping Notes: Heavy Cream, Roasted Pistachio, Milk Chocolate About the coffee of the month: We feature a new coffee every month. This allows us to explore more of the world of coffee outside of our normal offerings. It is available this month only, while supplies last. Story: El Salvador is a country in renaissance when it comes to coffee. The civil war has been over for nearly three decades and subsequent decades of violence have begun to wane. Leaf rust is ever present but renovation strategies have curbed the crisis. And coffee processing knowledge is drawn from generations of experience. There are no limits to the ways this generation of El Salvadoran producers has embraced the specialty coffee market with the duality of tradition and innovation. This is certainly evident with coffee coming from the Ilamatepec mountain range within the department of Ahuachapan. This washed lot from the region represents the classic regional profile. During the harvest a great deal of care and focus is dedicated to picking and delivering the best quality of cherries to the mill where the coffee is depulded, fermented, washed, and dried on patios.