Last updated: 2026-09-12T02:23:21.705Z

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**Process:** [Natural](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/natural)

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[Anaerobic](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/anaerobic)

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[Carbonic maceration](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/carbonic%20maceration)

**Region:** [Los Pirineos, El Salvador 🇸🇻](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/c3c0a6ec-b519-4f6e-b640-60a7573ee572)

**Variety:** [Pacamara](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/pacamara)

**Recommended for:** Filter, Espresso

## What the Brand Says

> This release was specially sourced to celebrate the launch of our new roastery mothership. And, just like the space, this coffee is enormous and has a lot going on in it. Absurdly complex in character with a massive mouthfeel, Opal was cultivated on the Los Pirineos estate atop the Tecapa volcano in El Salvador, and presents a carbonic macerated expression of their famed natural pacamara. In this process, red ripe cherries are hand-sorted and placed whole in sealed, temperature-controlled tanks flushed with carbon dioxide. Within this anaerobic environment yeast production and the breakdown of sugars is carefully manipulated to create deep fruit notes, huge texture, and a truly unique cup. Expect a lot—Opal is immense. Bubblegum and musk aromatics lead through raspberry, cola, pineapple, and Beaujolais wine, a lush juicy mouthfeel, and an endless sweet cocoa finish. We're getting great results on this lot everywhere from 3-25 days off roast, with filter best around 10-15 days. On our bar we're finding the espresso sweet-spot at a 1:2.5 dose-to-yield rate with relatively quick shot times. NB: this is a 250g pack from our Special Release range. Due to limited availability we have not listed grind options as variants. Please leave a note at Checkout with your preferred brew method if you'd like your coffee ground.

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# Opal Carbonic Macerated Natural Pacamara, Los Pirineos, El Salvador

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## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 63/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 68/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 66/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 59/100 — Subtle bitterness (0) to Pronounced bitterness (100)

**Character:** 85/100 — Conventional (0) to Funky & novel (100)

**Roast level:** Medium to dark — 5/7, from Extra light (1) to Extra dark (7)

## Tasting Notes

Cacao

Cola

Pineapple

Raspberry

Bubblegum

Musky

beaujolais wine

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