Natural Pacamara Nejapa (WS)

A VIBRANT YELLOW PACAMARA WITH COMPLEX FRUIT AND CLEAN SWEETNESS.

The Rodriguez family’s coffees have long been part of Madcap’s menu, with our first purchase made through the Cup of Excellence auction in 2009. Their Pacamara offerings have typically brought together red and yellow varieties grown at Finca Nejapa. This selection highlights Yellow Pacamara from a single parcel: the Roma tablón at Finca Nejapa in Apaneca, El Salvador.

Grown at 1,550 meters above sea level, this naturally processed lot went straight to drying after harvest, drying for 20–25 days with no additional fermentation step. The family began offering natural lots for export in 2023, expanding the range of coffees we could explore from their farms.

Selected for Best of 2026, this coffee stood out for its clean expression of the natural process, which brings forward the Yellow Pacamara variety’s complex fruit flavors and sweetness. The cup is expressive, with notes of ruby red grapefruit, melon, and persimmon.

The Natural Pacamara Nejapa (WS) is a distinct offering from the Rodriguez family, cultivated in the Apaneca region of El Salvador. This lot showcases the Pacamara varietal, a hybrid known for its large bean size and complex profile. By utilizing a natural process, the producers allow the coffee cherry to dry intact, which often imparts a syrupy body and intensified sweetness to the final cup. When evaluating such coffees, roasters like Madcap Coffee Company look for a balance between the inherent acidity of the region and the fruit-forward characteristics typical of this processing method. For those exploring the nuances of this specific harvest, the tasting notes of ruby red grapefruit, melon, and persimmon can be mapped against the flavor wheel to better understand how these bright, stone-fruit qualities interact with the coffee’s structure. This selection highlights the meticulous work of the Rodriguez family in producing high-quality, single-varietal lots.