El Salvador Yellow Honey – Latin Microlot Medium Roast

Origin

• 🇸🇻 El Salvador

Tasting notes

Character

• Bright
  30
• Sweet
  25
• Clean
  20

Produced by Maria Pacas at Finca La Esperanza, this lot represents generations of innovation rooted in one of El Salvador’s most historic coffee families. The Pacas varietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process. itself originated on this estate, a naturalNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. BourbonBourbonOne of the two foundational arabica varieties (with Typica), named after Île Bourbon (Réunion). Sweet, balanced, caramel-leaning; parent of countless modern cultivars. mutation that has become a defining cultivar across the country, known for its balance, structure, and clarity in the cup. This yellow honeyHoney processThe skin is removed but some sticky fruit mucilage is left on during drying. Lands between washed and natural: more sweetness and body than washed, cleaner than natural. process highlights that structure while pushing sweetness forward. Carefully pulped and dried with controlled mucilage, the result is a cup that sits right between washedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. precision and natural depth—layered, clean, and expressive. Expect a rounded bodyBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method., pronounced sweetness, and delicate fruit complexity supported by soft florals and a silky finish. Honey-processed coffees from this estate are known for their creamy texture and refined sweetness, often paired with subtle fruit and chocolate undertones. Beyond the cup, Maria Pacas continues to build on her family’s legacy not just through quality, but through education and community impact—working with producers across the region to elevate both farming practices and long-term sustainability. This is a classic expression of El Salvador, refined through process, and grounded in one of the most important coffee lineages in the world. We serve whole bean coffee for maximum quality and freshness. TO BE WRITTEN BASED ON FULL DESCRIPTION