La Ruta Coffee - Pacamara Semi-Washed (250g)

A Native Salvadoran Masterpiece: The Giant of Specialty Coffee, Roasted at Source.

Experience the "Native Giant." Grown in the legendary Chalatenango Mountain Range at the award-winning Finca Bendición de Dios, our Pacamara is a true icon of the coffee world. A unique hybrid created in El Salvador (Pacas x Maragogipe), it is famous for its exceptionally large bean size and its complex, structured cup profile.

The "Roasted at Source" Advantage: To preserve the sparkling, fruit-forward acidity that makes the Pacamara variety world-famous, we roast and vacuum-seal these "giant" beans directly at the source in El Salvador. By artisan-roasting where they are grown, we capture the vibrant zesty notes and plum finish that often fade when green beans are shipped across the ocean. This is as authentic and fresh as Salvadoran coffee gets.

✨ Tasting Profile

• Notes: Zesty Mandarin • Sweet Caramel • Red Plum Finish

• Body: Juicy, vibrant, and evolving.

• Roast Level: Medium-Light (Artisan Roasted in El Salvador)

⛰️ Why This Coffee is a Masterpiece

• Native Heritage: The Pacamara variety is El Salvador's gift to the world. We bring it to London directly from its birthplace.

• Chalatenango Terroir: Sourced from the most prestigious region for this specific variety, known for its high altitude and cool climate.

• Semi-Washed Process: This technique bridges the gap between the clean acidity of a washed coffee and the heavy body of a natural, creating a perfectly balanced cup.

• Big Impact: Larger beans mean more surface area for complex flavour development during our controlled local roasting process.

⛰️ The Origin Details

• Farm: Bendición de Dios

• Region: Chalatenango, El Salvador

• Altitude: 1,500 MASL (Cool mountain climate)

• Process: Semi-Washed

• Variety: 100% Pacamara

📖 Brewing Guide (V60 / Pour-Over / Filter)

Pacamara beans are large and dense. They reward a slightly coarser grind to allow their complex flavours to open up fully.

1. Grind: Medium-Coarse (slightly coarser than your standard filter grind).

2. Ratio: 1:16 (15g coffee / 240ml water).

3. Temp: 93°C - 95°C.

4. Tip: Pour slowly and steadily; as the cup cools, the red plum and mandarin notes will become even more pronounced.

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