Left to dry as a natural, this lot was first picked and left in its cherry and juices for 72 hours – a process sometimes labelled as maceration (as in winemaking). Although a relatively simple approach, this coffee has resulted in a rich and fruity cup with a smooth finish. We’re delighted to have this coffee from Rodolfo for the third year in a row.
Bronze tip Pacamara
The Pacamara varietal was developed in the 1950s in El Salvador by crossing two natural mutations from two different coffee varietals – Bourbon (Pacas mutation) and Typica (Maragogype mutation).
Typically, to stabilise a new varietal, at least seven generations of breeding are required before it can be released. However, Pacamaras were introduced after just four generations, resulting in some trees showing signs of regression to one of the parent varietals.
The most noticeable differences are in the colour of the fresh leaves – some have a bronze hue, similar to Typica/Maragogype, while others are green, like Bourbon/Pacas. As a result, you’ll find Pacamaras with either 'bronze tip' or 'green tip' leaves.
Recommended brewing
Best
Pour Over with
Great Filter
Very good Espresso
Grind Settings
Kinu M47 Classic
Set dial to zero
Turn two and three-quarter turns
Grind slightly coarser for naturally-processed coffees
After bloom, pour to 100g. Pause until the waterline hits the coffee bed and then repeat three more times to 250g. Again, pour quickly, carefully and in a circular motion.
Tip: Swirl brewer a few times during bloom to encourage saturation of coffee bed.
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Arriving from Italy in the 1920s, Luigi Risso had grand plans to open an espresso bar in San Salvador. Quickly, his heart lead him away from the bright lights of the city and up into the coffee-growing hills of the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range. It was here he founded Finca El Salvador.
A century and five generations on, Luigi's great-great-grandson Rodolfo Ruffatti is at the helm. Taking over full-time management of the farm in 2020 after his father's retirement, Rodolfo has set about splitting the farm into 50% micro-lot and exotic varietals, 50% high volume pulped natural and natural lots.
Rodolfo's work is producing really exceptional coffees, over the past few years we've enjoyed many excellent lots from Finca El Salvador.
