El Salvador Familia Pacas Sapphire Blend
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Our Familia Pacas Sapphire Blend is a blended lot of washed SHB, EP varieties. The majority is Bourbon (75%) with the remaining 25% being Pacamara. This is a meticulously crafted shade-grown coffee sourced from four distinct farms nestled in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec Mountains at roughly 3,900’ elevation. The combination of Bourbon and Pacamara forms a uniquely rich cup profile, enhanced by the work put into its hand-picked cherries selected at the peak of ripeness, and its meticulous wash process, milling and traditional patio drying. In the cup, look for a citrus aroma, notes of blood orange balanced body and acidity.
Citrus aroma. Notes of blood orange and orange blossom. Medium body, medium acidity.
Café Pacas is a fifth generation, family-owned operation dedicated to producing high-quality coffee, through hard work and generating value throughout the supply chain. Its vision to create the most beloved, exceptional coffee in the world has created the launch of its ‘Incunables’ line of sustainable coffee. This initiative is committed to making coffee farming appealing and financially rewarding for all those associated with its production. This includes ensuring safe working conditions, fair incomes, economic opportunities, good benefits and dignified livelihoods for their employees and agricultural communities.
Bourbon is one of the most recognizable arabica varieties due to the fact that it can be highly productive at higher altitudes while being universally renowned for an exceptional cup quality. Pacamara is closely related to the bourbon-typica varieties and also known for its exceptional cup quality. The combination of both varieties in the Familia Pacas Sapphire Blend makes for a solid foundation of a very high quality and enjoyable cup!
Within the ecosystem, key goals of the Café Pacas include the preservation of natural resources, reduction of environmental impact and water consumption, and the protection of biodiversity through sustainable and regenerative farming practices.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec
Small Farm Holders
3,937 ft (1200m)
5
2
Bourbon, Pacamara
15 Screen, Microlot
Honey
7
15 Screen, Microlot
Natural
8
Microlot, 15 Screen
Honey
1
1