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black gold, el salvador coffee from west berkshire roastery

el salvador coffee · cup of excellence

Black Gold

by west berkshire roastery · thatcham, uk

expect caramel. this is black gold, a washed el salvador from west berkshire roastery.

caramel
£16.95buy from west berkshire roastery

the bean

origin
el salvador
region
santa ana
process
washed
varietal
bourbon
roast
medium-dark
status
in stock
black gold is a washed bourbon from the santa ana region of el salvador, sourced from a cup of excellence lot, meaning it placed in a nationally judged competition for exceptional quality. the washed process keeps the focus on the bean itself, and the medium-dark roast brings out a clean, straightforward caramel sweetness with a fuller body. it suits brewing methods that reward that weight and sweetness, such as espresso, moka pot, or french press. if you want a reliable, structured cup with sweetness and depth rather than bright acidity, this is a sensible choice.

common questions

What does Black Gold taste like?

black gold leads with caramel sweetness, shaped by the washed process and medium-dark roast into a clean, fuller-bodied cup without a lot of fruity or floral complexity.

How is Black Gold grown and processed?

it's a bourbon varietal grown in the santa ana region of el salvador, processed using the washed method, and was selected as a cup of excellence lot, indicating it met a high competitive standard at the time of harvest.

How should I brew Black Gold?

the medium-dark roast and fuller body suit espresso, moka pot, or french press well, where the caramel character and weight can come through clearly without being thinned out.

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