El Pinito

Description

Coffee Details Region: Danli, El Paraiso Producer: Jose Natividad Gonzales Cultivar: Parainema Process: Fully Washed Elevation: 1272 masl Roast level: Extremely light Roasted for: Mod Spro + Filter Net weight: 150g Cup Profile Tasting Notes: Jasmine, grapefruit, yellow bell pepper, panela Fragrance/Aroma: Floral, slightly spicy Acidity: Clean, structured Body: Juicy, silky Aftertaste: Lingering, sweet The cup opens with the delicate aromatics of jasmine, lifted and precise, interwoven with faint spice that lends a subtle warmth. On the palate, a clean and structured acidity recalls grapefruit − bright, citric, and rounded − providing both tension and clarity. The mid-palate evolves with a distinctive vegetal character, as notes of yellow bell pepper emerge and build in definition, adding a savory counterpoint to the fruit-driven opening. The texture remains juicy yet silky, carrying the progression seamlessly into the finish. Here, the sweetness deepens into panela − warm, unrefined, and complex − leaving a lingering aftertaste that balances comfort with nuance. The overall impression is one of precision and layering, with a clear sense of structure and development across the cup. Background The Santa Rosa farm in the San Ignacio district of Chalatenango, El Salvador, was founded in 1979 by Jorge Raúl Rivera and his brother José Roberto Rivera. With the civil war raging and coffee prices plummeting, the brothers put their coffee dreams on hold for a time, instead planting a pine forest to protect the mountain. But Jorge never gave up his passion for coffee. In 2003, the year the first Cup of Excellence was held in El Salvador, he and his brother began planting coffee again, choosing the Pacamara variety. They designed their farm to utilize the shade-rich coniferous forests to ensure the coffee trees thrive in the hot and dry conditions of Chalatenango. Since then, Jorge has not only nurtured Santa Rosa but also taught coffee cultivation and processing at the National University of El Salvador, sharing his knowledge with local farmers. This constant focus on research and quality improvement has helped Santa Rosa become El Salvador's leading specialty coffee producer, achieving numerous outstanding achievements, including first place in the 2014 Cup of Excellence and subsequent wins in 2017 and 2019. Stats for Geeks Moisture content: 10.6% Weight loss: 10.8% Agtron: