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finca el cerro – el salvador, el salvador coffee from buena vida coffee roasters

el salvador coffee

Finca El Cerro – El Salvador

by buena vida coffee roasters · potsdam, germany

you'll taste honey before honeycomb. this is finca el cerro – el salvador, a honey el salvador from buena vida coffee roasters.

honeyhoneycomb
€13.5buy from buena vida coffee roasters

the bean

origin
el salvador
region
apaneca
process
honey
status
in stock
finca el cerro is a honey-processed coffee from the apaneca region of el salvador, roasted by buena vida coffee roasters. honey processing means the fruit mucilage is left on the bean during drying, which contributes to the sweetness this coffee is known for. expect flavors of honey and honeycomb, with a natural sweetness that doesn't require much coaxing. it suits brew methods that highlight body and sweetness, such as pour-over or french press. keep water temperature moderate, around 90-93°c, and a medium grind to let the inherent sweetness come through without turning bitter.

common questions

What does Finca El Cerro – El Salvador taste like?

this coffee tastes of honey and honeycomb, with a natural sweetness that comes directly from its honey processing method, where fruit mucilage is retained on the bean during drying.

How is Finca El Cerro – El Salvador grown and processed?

it is grown in the apaneca region of el salvador and processed using the honey method, meaning the outer fruit skin is removed but the sticky mucilage layer is left on the bean as it dries.

How should I brew Finca El Cerro – El Salvador?

a pour-over or french press works well here, using water around 90-93°c and a medium grind to draw out the honey sweetness without over-extracting.

about buena vida coffee roasters

and that's where buena vida comes in. you'll find them on am bassin, where the coffee hits different than what you'd expect from a german roastery. the regulars here know something the rest of potsdam is still figuring out. this isn't about chasing trends or making noise on social media. it's about beans that actually matter, roasted by people who understand what they're doing. the kind of place where your cortado comes out right every time because they've been doing this long enough to get the fundamentals locked down. no gimmicks, no unnecessary complications. just solid coffee that makes sense when you taste it. walk down am bassin on a tuesday morning and you'll see what i mean.

all coffee from buena vida coffee roasters

potsdam, germany

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