*We roast every Tuesday. All orders placed before Monday 11:59pm (AEST) will be roasted and fulfilled that Tuesday. All orders placed after that will be roasted the following week.
Country - El Salvador
Region - Concepcion de Ataco
Producer/s - Alfonso Escobar
Washing Station - On the farm
Processing - Honey
Varietal/s - Pacamara
Altitude - 1350 MASL
Harvest - April 2025
Flavour Notes - caramel, peach pie and milk chocolate
Finca Los Naranjitos is the result of Alfonso Escobar’s return to a family tradition interrupted by El Salvador’s civil war. Located in the Apaneca Ilamatepec range, the 15-block farm in Concepción de Ataco marks a recovery of heritage. It is a production focused on quality over scale, rooted in volcanic soil and a history of resilience.
At an altitude of 1,350 metres, the farm cultivates varieties including Orange Bourbon, Pacamara, and Geisha. Because water is scarce at this elevation, 85% of the harvest is honey-processed to enhance sweetness and body. The beans are dried on African beds to maintain precise moisture levels, ensuring the profile remains consistent with the region's high-altitude standards.
Operations prioritize a regenerative cycle, using Californian earthworms to compost coffee pulp into organic fertilizer for the trees. Beyond the environmental impact, the farm provides year-round employment for five local families, with additional seasonal support during the harvest. It is a specialized operation where ecological health and community stability are built into the business model.
Espresso Recipe: 1:3 ratio
In: 20 grams dry dose
Out: 60 grams beverage weight output
Time: Contact time of 28+ seconds
Filter Recipe: 1:17 ratio
In: 20 grams dry coffee
Out: 335 grams brewing water
Time: 3:00-3:30 minutes
