Notes from our Green Buyer

Lucia Ortiz grows an array of different varietals at Finca Las Mercedes, and we have another one of those offerings here, which add uniqueness and variation to your cup of coffee. The Pacamara varietal has its roots in El Salvador, as well.  It is a cross between the heirloom Maragogype varietal and the Pacas varietal (which was developed by the Pacas family in El Salvador). They have done a classic wash (my favorite) with this lot that keeps it really clean and allows the inherent flavors to shine through. These oversized beans offer outstanding complexity and sweetness to your cup.

Notes from our Roaster

Lucia’s washed-processed Pacamara offers more depth than some of our other washed-processed mainstays. Unlike our washed Guatemalans, the Pacamara has a heavier body, or mouth-feel, that accompanies its sweetness. The heavier body adds weight to its sweetness and accentuates more of those low notes, like milk chocolate and granola, instead of just being sweet or sugary. While it has fruitiness, its mild, like an apple.