Ecuador Abel Salinas

Coffee overview

Abel Salinas has become a mainstay here at H&S, and we look forward to his washed Typica Mejorado lot every year. This season he has produced a lot of subtlety: soft stonefruits, an abundance of florals, and an unmistakable chamomile presence. This is an interesting departure from his previous efforts, and we've leaned into it with the profile on our new Roest P3000 production roaster.

Coffee flavor profile

White peach, chamomile, violet

Acidity: soft Sweetness: honeyed, nectar Body: highly floral, tea-like

Brewing evaluation

Rest: 50+ days recommended Please note: We have not established a resting protocol from our new roast profiles and we may update this recommendation as we learn more.

Filter eval day 1: Gabi Standard Recipe of 1:18 shows a prominent chamomile note throughout this brew from aroma to sip, surrounded by soft stonefruits and florals. An interesting start. TDS: 1.43 / EY: 23.77%

We use 60 hardness, 20 buffer water heated to 198F in all of our recipes.

Information

Farm: Finca Arashi Producer: Abel Salinas Region: Loja Country: Ecuador Variety: Typica Mejorado Process: Washed Sourcing: Coffee Quest

Sourced from the Loja region of Ecuador, this lot is produced by Abel Salinas and roasted by H+S Coffee Roasters. The coffee features the Typica Mejorado varietal, a plant type often discussed in the context of Typica lineage. As a washed coffee, this selection undergoes a processing method typically chosen to highlight the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean.

In the cup, the profile presents delicate notes of white peach, chamomile, and violet. When evaluating such nuanced aromatics, it can be helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better identify the subtle floral and stone fruit characteristics present in the brew. While washed coffees are generally celebrated for their clean, bright profiles, the specific combination of the Typica Mejorado varietal and the unique terroir of Loja provides a distinct expression of Ecuadorian coffee production.