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Finca Santa Elena - Pacamara Honey

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$11.5 $23 In stock

Category: Kaffe

Pacamara stammer oprindeligt fra El Salvador, hvor den er fremavlet ved at krydse den lokale Pacas-sort med Maragogipe, en sort kendt for sine store bønner og frugtagtige profil. Denne unikke hybrid er synonym med koppens kvalitet i landet. Denne kaffe er honey-processeret, hvilket betyder, at efter at kirsebærets skind blev fjernet, blev bønnerne tørret med deres søde, klæbrige mucilage stadig intakt. Denne forarbejdningsmetode fremhæver frugttonerne i denne sort, hvilket resulterer i en kop, der er forankret i brun sukker-sødme, med lag af saftige, tropiske frugter, når den køler ned.

Customer Reviews (4.3 / 5 · 3 reviews)

James ★★★★★

The beans are massive—bigger than any I've brewed—and the cross with Maragogipe really shows in the cup, giving it a fruity brightness that lingers nicely. Took a couple of tries to dial in the grind, but once I did, the honey sweetness came through perfectly.

Christopher ★★★★★

The honey process really lets the Pacamara’s fruity side shine through, and the cup is noticeably sweet without any added sugar. I brewed it as a pour-over and the body felt silky, exactly what I hoped for from a cross with Maragogipe.

Claire ★★★☆☆

The beans are impressively large, which is what drew me in, but the honey process didn't translate into a cup that felt very distinct. It's a decent, smooth coffee, though I'd probably grab something else next time if I'm chasing that fruity note.