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El Salvador Pacific Volcano (Apaneca, El Salvador)

Roasted by Triple Coffee Co.

This coffee from Rafael Silva's La Fany farm offers a floral, sweet, and unforgettable cup with notes of tea and chocolate.

El Salvador Pacific Volcano (Apaneca, El Salvador) — Triple Coffee Co.
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Black teaHazelnutChocolate

From the roaster

High altitude, volcano craters and mineral rich soil defines the region of Apaneca.  It's proximity to El Salvador's Pacific coast keep these coffees sweet and fruity.

This coffee is crafted for the drinker chasing that next-level experience. If you’re after elegance with a punch, this is it.

Packed with layered notes of black tea, hazelnut, and rich chocolate, the Pacific Volcano Delivers a cup that’s floral, sweet, and unforgettable. Rafael Silva and his legendary La Fany farm are no strangers to excellence-multiple Cup of Excellence wins prove it. This is specialty coffee at its peak…a cup that demands attention.

  • Flavor: Black tea, Hazelnut, Chocolate

  • Grower: Rafael Silva

  • Farm: La Fany

  • Region: Apaneca, El Salvador

  • Altitude: 1,490 m (4,888 ft)

  • Varietal: Bourbon

  • Process: Washed

  • Accolades: Cup Of Excellence Multi Winner

— Triple Coffee Co.

Context

Grown in the Apaneca region of El Salvador, this lot from producer Rafael Silva showcases the classic profile of the Bourbon varietal. Cultivated at 1490 masl, the coffee undergoes a washed process, a method often utilized to highlight the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean. While washed coffees are frequently celebrated for their clean, crisp profiles, this specific selection from Triple Coffee Co. leans into a comforting, structured cup characterized by notes of black tea, hazelnut, and chocolate.

When evaluating such profiles, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the nuances between nutty and cocoa-toned characteristics. Bourbon is widely prized for its balanced sweetness and complex mouthfeel, making it a staple for those who appreciate traditional, well-defined cup profiles. This offering serves as a refined example of how regional terroir and careful processing work in tandem to produce a consistent and approachable experience.

Buy — $34 from Triple Coffee Co.

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Frequently asked questions

What does El Salvador Pacific Volcano (Apaneca, El Salvador) taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Black tea, Hazelnut, and Chocolate.

How is El Salvador Pacific Volcano (Apaneca, El Salvador) processed?

El Salvador Pacific Volcano (Apaneca, El Salvador) uses the Washed process.

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