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Deep roots in both terroir and family.

Region: Santa Ana, El Salvador

Farm: Finca Santa Sofia

Producer: Pacas Family

Process: Natural

Variety: Kenyan

Tasting notes: A deeply sweet natural Kenyan heirloom with notes of Blackberry, Raspberry Lemonade, and a silky body.

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.

V60 Brew Recommendations:

Dose: 20g

Ratio: 1:17

Grind: Medium

Bloom: 1:2 for 40s

Total Brew: 2:45

We recommend a pulsated pour for more chocolate body and caramel notes.

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