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November 18, 2024
Maria and Alfredo take great pride in the dynasty that is the Pacas Family Estates. Maria's grandmother was a prolific coffee farmer in El Salvador, making a name for El Retiro before passing it on to her children. As their family has grown and taken deeper roots in the coffee industry, they’ve taken a personal interest in their workers, seeing the positive impact they can make in their lives; even noticing how the farm managers are confident and proud of their work.
When I first stepped foot on the farm, I was impressed with their deep connection to their coffee trees, similar to one's connection with a family member. As they've adapted their traditional growing methods through the years, the constant is their distinct sweetness present in their coffees.
This variety from Kenya is grown underneath native shade trees in rich volcanic soil where the rugged mountains meet the sea. It's a mixture of foreign flora in new soil.
We taste notes of Blackberry, Raspberry Lemonade, and a silky body.
Our brewing recommendation:
Dose: 20g
Ratio: 1:17
Grind: Slightly Fine
Bloom: 1:2 for 30s
Total Brew: 3:30
TDS: 1.38
Extraction: 20.20%When well dialed, this coffee exhibits a vibrant acidity with very sweet profiles.
November 22, 2024
Dose: 20g
Ratio: 1:17
Grind: Slightly Finer than Neutral
Brew Time: 3:05
TDS: 1.32%
Extraction: 19.6%
November 19, 2024
Dose: 20g
Ratio: 1:17
Grind: Slightly Fine
Bloom: 1:2 for 30s
Total Brew: 2:55
TDS: 1.38
Extraction: 20%
Being a naturally processed coffee, make sure your dial emphasizes the full body of this coffee as well as its strawberry candy and tropical fruit notes.
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