Region
Variety
Altitude
~1750 masl
Recommended for
Filter, Espresso
What the Brand Says
Apaneca is located in western El Salvador, near the Honduran border. The area's unique microclimate promotes sugar concentration in the cherries. The ripest cherries are hand-picked and floated to sort the highest-quality cherries. They're then fermented anaerobically for 4 to 12 days at 18 to 21°C, allowing for a wideApaneca is located in western El Salvador, near the Honduran border. The area's unique microclimate promotes sugar concentration in the cherries. The ripest cherries are hand-picked and floated to sort the highest-quality cherries. They're then fermented anaerobically for 4 to 12 days at 18 to 21°C, allowing for a wide
Profile
Taste characteristics
Light & tea-like
Full-bodied & creamy
Soft
Bright & acidic
Less sweet
Very sweet
Subtle bitterness
Pronounced bitterness
Conventional
Funky & novel
Roast level: Light to medium
Tasting Notes
Dark chocolate
Tropical fruits
Cookie
Red grape
Sugar
fig newton