El Salvador SHG EP Finca Las Nube – Organic Roasted Coffee
What is Las Nubes? It's a big farm high up in the mountains. It was hit by the eruption of the Ilamatepec volcano in 2005, but managed to rebuild its coffee plantations some years later. Which is great, because otherwise we wouldn't know how fantastic the coffee from the western part of El Salvador tastes. Fortunately, we do. And anyone who tries it will confirm that it's sweet, honey-chocolatey and slightly fruity too. It's simply delicious.
Shipping methods
| Nizozemská pošta HD - zásilkovna | 1,00 € | |
|---|---|---|
 DHL |
4,90 € |
Ingredients
100 % ArabicaTaste & Crema
El Salvador SHG EP Finca Las Nubes organic coffee literally hides a geyser of many attractive flavors. You will immediately recognize that it is on the sweeter side, after a while you will notice the smell honey and nuts and finally you will find that the aftertaste of cherry, peach or melon remains on your palate. You can put them all together. You'll discover your favorites in the many varied layers.
Origins
El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated Central American country. Its economy is essentially built on agriculture, and coffee is one of the most important crops grown by the Salvadoran people. The conditions for its growth are excellent, with coffee plants predestined to thrive in the tropical climate. In addition, the region has alternating rainy and dry seasons, natural conditions change favorably with altitude and the average annual temperature drops. The volcanic bedrock provides the plants with a balanced ratio of minerals. However, volcanoes do not always have a positive effect on the Santa Ana region, where this coffee is grown. Some are still active, causing frequent earthquakes, landslides and massive emissions of volcanic ash. One such natural disaster struck coffee plantations in 2005. The Las Nubes (translated as 'in the clouds') farm was one of the worst affected on the eastern slope of the Ilamatepec volcano. After the eruption, farmers let the plantations rest for several years until soil conditions returned to normal, until 2014. They planted new Bourbon bushes, which have higher production than, say, Typica varieties, and their fruit is full-bodied. In Las Nubes, coffee grows on approximately 1,500 acres. It is managed by Ernesto Lima. He and his people grow and harvest the coffee by hand in an organic farming system. He pays the utmost attention to its processing.
The coffee is washed, which means that the workers remove the husks and pulp in water. First, they push the red berries under water through crushing plates and then leave the loosened beans to ferment in fermentation tanks. Finally, they dry the green coffee either in the sun or in tumble dryers. The farm owner's commitment to sustainable living is illustrated, for example, by the solar panels that provide enough electricity for the entire farm. As for the abbreviations in the coffee's name, SHG (Strictly High Grown) describes coffee grown at altitudes above 1,300m. The letters EP (Eurape Preparation) refer to the manual sorting of the green coffee beans, which can more precisely eliminate defective beans.
Benefits of coffee
Coffee packaging preview
Our quality aluminum packaging lacks any bold graphics, as we’d rather focus on the taste of our coffee. It always comes fresh thanks to degassing valve, which releases the gases that occur after roasting. Thanks to the hermetic seal, this container helps the contents further keep their freshness and protect them against humidity, light or foreign odors.
Instructions for preparation
Grind your coffee according to your preferred method.
Use 14ml of water per 1g of coffee. For 1 cup of coffee use 7g.
Add your coffee and cover with boiled water (95°C).
