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Description
Producer - José Antonio Salaverria
Processing - Pulped Natural "Honey Process"
Region - Apaneca-Llamatepec
Cup Characteristics: This coffee offers a palate beyond the “classic” El Salvadors…a not-bracing acidity, cherry aromas, deep chocolate and orange blossoms in the finish. Worthy of single origin espresso treatment and of course all drip preparations.
Sourcing Information: San Francisco Estate is located between the Apenaca and Ateno mountain ranges at an altitude between 1450 and 1780 meters in Santa Ana, El Salvador. Owned and operated by JASAL, the home of renowned producer José Antonio Salaverria, the finca itself takes its name from a lagoon that is populated by thousands of frogs (Cerro Las Ranas means Hill of the Frogs).
Cerro Las Ranas is the pride and joy of Don José Antonio and since the devastating Santa Ana Volcano eruption in October, 2005, he has restored the farm to pristine shape. Ripe (really ripe) red cherry is picked and delivered to Las Cruces Mill where it undergoes a process pioneered by JASAL that is now becoming more and more common throughout Central America. The cherry is processed normally but the coffee is then immediately sent to the clay drying patios still covered in the sticky mucilage where it is laid out and constantly raked and turned to ensure even drying.
This process (called Pulped Natural or “Miel”,honey-processed) imparts a subtle sweetness and fruit note, lending an atypical complexity to the cup.
Reviews
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Great way to start the day!
Posted by Athena on 17th Jan 2012
We purchased this blend just before Christmas and couldn't be more pleased with it. It is a delicious, smooth blend which we have enjoyed for both latte and coffe (every day) and I just placed another order. We received many compliments on this roast from our holiday guests and from those that received it as a gift.
And the service is spectacular!
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Yum!
Posted by Jeremy on 22nd Dec 2011
My wife and I just got into Southern Skies Coffee and this is one of the first ones we tried and are we ever glad we did. I start each morning with a "Friends"-size mug of it! :)
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I love El Salvadoran coffee
Posted by Amy on 28th Nov 2011
I have been purchasing coffee for about a year now from Southern Skies and the El Salvadoran coffees are my favorites. I think because of the chocolate notes. This one is delicious.