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Light roast

Light roast

5.0 (1)

A lighter roast shaped to reveal the natural character of the mountains.

Grown in the hills of El Salvador at 5,000 feet above sea level, this coffee is shaped by careful selection and gentle handling. Only cherries harvested at peak ripeness are chosen, then washed and lightly roasted to maintain clarity and elegance in the cup. Crafted by farming families in El Arco, Ataco, it offers a quiet, refined expression of place.

  • Origin: El Arco, El Salvador
  • Altitude: 5,000 ft above sea level
  • Process: Washed
  • Roast date: roasted until purchase

Preparation

Quantity:
1

$24.00

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From seed to cup

Each harvest is shaped with care for the land and respect for the craft. From cultivation to roasting, every step is guided by patience, tradition, and a commitment to expressing the character of the origin.

Selection & cultivation

We grow resilient coffee varieties in shade-rich mountain plots, allowing cherries to ripen slowly and develop their natural character.

Washed fermentation

After harvest, the coffee is carefully washed and fermented to bring clarity and balance while preserving the integrity of the bean.

Slow drying

After harvest, the coffee is carefully washed and fermented to bring clarity and balance while preserving the integrity of the bean.

Profiled roasting

Each lot is roasted in small batches and only after your order is placed, ensuring the coffee reaches you at its freshest while preserving the depth and balance developed during roasting.

Where this coffee is grown

In the mountains of western El Salvador, high elevation, cool nights, and rich volcanic soils create the conditions where our coffee thrives.

Map of coffee farm location

Region

El Salvador

Altitude range

1,200 - 1,600 mt

Harvest

October – February

Climate

Cool nights, misty mornings

Customer reviews

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Mike M

11/08/26

really enjoyed it. It’s light without tasting weak and has a nice flavor