El Salvador: Las Mercedes - Pacamara Honey - 100% Arabica

Farm: Finca Las Mercedes
Varietal(s): Pacamara
Processing: Honey
Altitude: 1350 to 1700 metres above sea level
Region: San Salvador, Volcan
Cup Profile: Grape, Vanilla, Cola

The Aguilar family have been growing coffee on their farm Las Mercedes on the north-eastern slope of the San Salvador Volcano for six generations. The estate reaches altitudes of 1700 MASL, an unusually high altitude for El Salvador, but the perfect conditions for growing Pacamara.

The result of a cross between Pacas and Maragogipe, Pacamara is known for the colossal size of the cherries and beans it produces. It's also a bit of a precious plant to establish and grow, produces low yields and is also a very tricky coffee to roast - but the rewards are certainly worth it - producing really special results in the cup!

This Honey Processed Pacamara is sweet and complex with hints of delicate spice. On espresso, it hits you with a strong American grape candy punch, while the addition of milk mellows things out and reminds us of classic Coke float.