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Las Mercedes

Las Mercedes

Chocolate | Plum | Treacle | Pistachio

Origin | El Salvador

Region | San Salvador Volcan

Farm | Finca Las Mercedes

Producer | The Aguilar Family

Varietal | Pacamara

Process | Honey

Altitude | 1350 - 1700 masl


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Introducing Las Mercedes

This Pacamara Honey Process from Finca Las Mercedes, situated on the northeastern slopes of the San Salvador Volcano, embodies six generations of coffee-growing expertise. Grown at altitudes ranging from 1,350 to 1,700 meters, the estate benefits from its unusually high elevation, unlocking exceptional quality and cup potential.

The honey process includes precise brix-level harvesting - readings are taken and are only harvested above a level of 24, sometimes reaching as high as 28-29. The cherries at this level are a deep red-purple colour.

From the Cupping Table

Cupping Notes & Brewing Advice

A rich profile of chocolate, plum, treacle, and pistachio, with a smooth and balanced body. The honey process and ‘Sol-Sambra’ drying method deliver sweetness and depth.

We would recommend brewing as Espresso.

Producer Story

The Aguilar Family

For six generations, the Aguilar family has cultivated coffee at Finca Las Mercedes, a 160-hectare estate overlooking San Salvador. Known for its innovative honey processing and precision harvesting, this family-run estate elevates the Pacamara variety - originally bred in El Salvador - by capturing its high-altitude potential and delivering a cup of exceptional quality and flavour.

Important Information

Roast Dates

  • Roasting Day: We roast our coffee every Tuesday.
  • Order Cut-off: Place your order by midnight on Monday to have it included in the Tuesday roast.
  • Dispatch Timing: Orders placed before the cut-off will be roasted and shipped within the same week.
  • Late Orders: If you place your order after midnight on Monday, your coffee will be roasted and shipped the following week.

As a small-batch roastery, this schedule ensures that you receive your coffee at its freshest.

Shipping Details

We ship all orders using Royal Mail. For coffee orders to the UK, Ireland, and select European countries, we offer:

  • Standard | Tracked | 48h: Reliable delivery within 48 hours.
  • Priority | Tracked | 24h: Faster delivery within 24 hours.

For more details, please check our Shipping Policy.

How long should I 'rest' my coffee?

To enjoy the full flavor and nuances of your coffee, we recommend the following rest periods from the roast date:

Coffee Roasted for Filter:

  • Dark: 2 days
  • Light to Medium: 4-5 days
  • Very Light and/or Very Dense Coffee: 10 days or more

Coffee Roasted for Espresso:

  • Dark: 2 days
  • Medium: 8-10 days
  • Light: 10 days or more

Resting allows the coffee flavours to develop fully.

While these recommendations generally provide the best results, individual preferences and specific beans may vary.

How should I brew my coffee?

Each coffee's unique characteristics make it suitable for specific brewing methods. We consider several factors when recommending the best brewing approach for each coffee:

  • Origin
  • Processing Method
  • Variety
  • Inherent Characteristics: potential acidity, body, and sweetness, for example

By understanding these elements, we can tailor our roasting process to highlight the coffee’s strengths and suggest the optimal brewing method to fully appreciate its unique flavours.

Our goal is to provide you with the best possible coffee experience, ensuring that each cup you brew is delicious and true to the coffee's potential.

We will soon have brew guides to accompany our recommendations that take into consideration complexity, budget, available equipment etc.