el salvador coffee
El Salvador SHG ‘Julia’ – 250g
by quists coffee · melbourne, australia
you'll taste milk chocolate before dark chocolate. this is el salvador shg ‘julia’ – 250g, an el salvador from quists coffee.
milk chocolatedark chocolatealmond
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the bean
- origin
- el salvador
- varietal
- bourbon
- status
- in stock
el salvador shg 'julia' is a bourbon varietal coffee from el salvador, roasted by quists coffee and sold in 250g bags. shg, or strictly high grown, means the beans were cultivated at high altitude, which typically produces a denser bean with more developed sugars. in the cup it delivers milk chocolate and dark chocolate alongside almond, making it a straightforward, approachable coffee without sharp edges. bourbon is a classic arabica variety known for balanced sweetness and moderate acidity. it suits filter brewing well, where the chocolate and nut character can come through cleanly, though it would also hold up as an espresso for those who prefer a less intense, sweeter shot.
common questions
What does El Salvador SHG 'Julia' – 250g taste like?
it tastes of milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and almond. the combination sits on the sweeter, nuttier end of the spectrum without sharp fruit or heavy bitterness.
How is El Salvador SHG 'Julia' – 250g grown and processed?
it is a bourbon varietal grown in el salvador and classified shg, meaning it is cultivated at strictly high altitude. no processing method beyond these facts has been supplied.
How should I brew El Salvador SHG 'Julia' – 250g?
no specific brew method has been stated, but the clean chocolate and almond notes suit filter methods such as pour over or cafetière, which let the sweetness of a bourbon varietal come through without masking it.
about quists coffee
melbourne's coffee scene doesn't mess around. you'll find serious roasters tucked into laneways, third-wave pioneers who've been pulling shots since before it was trendy, and enough espresso expertise to fuel half the southern hemisphere. but even in this crowded field, quists coffee on little collins street has carved out something special. the regulars here aren't just passing through on their way to somewhere else. they know what they want, and more importantly, they know this place delivers it consistently. you can feel that confidence when you walk in, the kind that comes from a roaster who's figured out their approach and stuck with it. little collins street gets busy, but quists manages to hold its ground without getting swept up in the rush. they're focused on the beans, the roasting, the fundamentals that matter when you're trying to do coffee right. no shortcuts, no gimmicks. come tuesday morning for your flat white.
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