Caramel and faint florals on the dry aroma; soft, bright red-apple and orange acidity on entry; honey and brown-sugar sweetness through the middle; a medium, clean, round body; and a milk-chocolate finish.
Buying Tips
Region: Alotepec-Metapán is one of El Salvador's six official coffee regions, in the northwest where the country meets Guatemala and Honduras; the Montecristo cloud forest lies here
Style: Higher and cooler, with a brighter cup than the Santa Ana volcano area
Varieties: Mainly Bourbon and Pacas, with round sweetness
Brewing Notes
Pour-over: Medium-fine grind, 91°C, ratio 1:15
Iced: The red-apple and caramel sweet-tartness stays clear when chilled