El Salvador Cup of Excellence #6, La Lainez - Roasted Mondays Only

Rated 92 by Ken Davids of Coffee Review for its "Delicate, sweet-toned aroma: molasses, flowers, flowering grass. In the cup intense but sweetly balanced acidity, silky mouthfeel, lush floral and milk chocolate notes. Long, rich, chocolate-toned finish."

This is the first time La Laínez competed in the Cup of Excellence, motivated by the result of the unique attributes shown by this farm in regional cupping events organized by different entities. This was the beginning of Jaime Pedro’s adventure, who, along with the help from the people from UNEX, S.A. de C.V. planned activities for the agricultural period 2007/2008. When they were starting the harvesting season, they planned to do it as timely as possible, and at the adequate ripeness to ensure a homogeneous lot. The pickers were instructed to select only the best coffee available, avoiding over-ripped, immature green or defective cherries. Subsequently, his coffee was transported to the Oromontique Mill, were it was immediately processed in an eco-friendly mill, and parchment was dried in the clay brick patios.

Variety: Bourbón

Processing System: Washed & Sun-dried

Farm: La Laínez

Farmer: Jaime Pedro Ginjaume

Rank: 6

City: Santiago de María, Usulután

Region: Tecapa-Chinameca Mountain Range

Country: El Salvador

Farm Size: 16.00 Hectares

Coffee growing area: 10.50 Hectares

Altitude: 1500 masl

Jury descriptions included: well balanced, crisp and bright acidity, long lasting apple taste, chocolate, caramel, juicy raspberry, apricot, dried berries, tea-like notes, long, pleasant and sweet aftertaste.

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