San Cayetano, Washed Red Caturra, El Salvador

san cayetano is a washed red caturra from the santa ana region of el salvador, roasted by drop coffee roasters. the washed process strips the cherry before fermentation, which preserves the bean's intrinsic character and typically produces a clean, defined cup. the result here centers on red apple, crisp and fruit-forward with the clarity you'd expect from a fully washed coffee. caturra is a compact, high-yielding bourbon mutation that tends toward brightness in the cup. this coffee suits brew methods that highlight clean acidity and delicate fruit, so filter brewing, whether pour-over or batch, will let the red apple character read clearly without interference.