Anthrax - Cursum Perficio
Expect Nutella, Graham Cracker, and Lemon Tea from this washed lot.
Nueva Segovia · Washed
Cocoa Powder
51CBI · sparse
$1.66/oz
Producer
Pacas Family
SVApaneca-Ilamatepec, Nueva Segovia, Santa Ana
- Coffees in catalog
- 34
- Currently in stock
- 1
- Roasters carrying
- 3
- Avg Cherrybook Index
- 70.1
Pacas Family’s lots are carried by 3 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 3 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.
Producer overview
The Pacas Family produces coffee in El Salvador, specifically within the Apaneca-Ilamatepec and Santa Ana regions. Their farming operations occupy an altitude band ranging from 1355 to 1600 meters. The varietal landscape includes Pacamara, Red Bourbon, Bourbon, Pacas, Mokka, and other cultivars. The process portfolio spans natural, washed, honey, anaerobic washed, and anaerobic natural treatments. The catalog footprint includes 33 coffees represented across 2 roasters, with harvest data showing an average Cherrybook Index score of 68.6 across their lots. Recent catalog examples feature offerings such as El Salvador San Joaquin processed as honey and natural utilizing Red Bourbon variety, alongside Bernardina lots from Finca El Retiro, Finca La Esperanza, and Finca La Guachoca prepared via anaerobic honey, double anaerobic washed, and washed methods respectively. The work of the Pacas Family in the catalog is characterized by a diverse range of processing methods applied across multiple distinct varietals.
- Salvadoran producer
- Pacamara and Bourbon varieties
- diverse processing methods
- Proud Mary Coffee roaster partner
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- other10 lots
- pacamara8 lots
- red bourbon6 lots
- bourbon5 lots
- pacas3 lots
Processes
- Natural17
- Washed7
- Honey5
Altitude
1355–1600m
Dark Matter Coffee1 lot
Archived (33)
El Salvador / Finca Los Bellotos — Bernardina Anaerobic Honey Sunset
Honey lot with Orange Blossom, Marmalade, and Blackcurrant in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Honey
Orange BlossomBlack CurrantPeach+2
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI · sparse
$11.34/oz
No longer available
El Salvador / Finca La Guachoca Bernardina
Apricot, Earl Grey Tea, and Floral on a washed lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
ApricotBlack TeaFloral+3
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$7.53/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador El Retiro Bernardina — Washed
Washed lot with Peach, Papaya, and Mango in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
PeachPapayaMango+4
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$8.51/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador | La Guachoca
Anaerobic Washed lot with Peach, Red Apple, and Floral in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Anaerobic Washed
PeachAppleFloral+1
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$2.19/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador | El Retiro | Bernardina — Filter
Natural lot with Pineapple, Papaya, and Lemonade in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
PineapplePapayaLemon+3
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$7.09/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador Los Bellotos Bernardina Natural
Confectionary, Milk Chocolate, and Syrupy on a natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Milk ChocolateMelonCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$7.53/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / Finca El Retiro Bernardina — Anaerobic Honey Sunset
Expect Orange, Rose Wine, and Papaya from this red honey lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Red Honey
OrangePapayaApricot
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$7.53/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador Los Bellotos Bernardina — Washed
Washed lot with Jasmine, Orange, and Cinnamon in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
LightJasmineOrangeCinnamon+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$7.53/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / La Guachoca
Expect Dried Raspberry, Milk Chocolate, and Syrupy from this natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
RaspberryMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.33/oz
No longer available
El Salvador | La Guachoca | Pacamara | Dbl. Anaerobic Washed
Expect Raspberry Jam, Floral, and Lime from this anaerobic washed lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Anaerobic Washed
RaspberryFloralLime
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / La Esperanza - El Cascajal
Raspberry, Black Plum, and Dark Chocolate on a natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
DarkRaspberryPlumDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$1.69/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / Finca El Retiro Bernardina Natural
Natural lot with Chocolate, Mango, and Passionfruit in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
ChocolateMangoPassion Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$7.53/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador San Joaquin — Filter
Honey lot with Honey, Caramel, and Green Apple in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Honey
HoneyCaramelApple
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.04/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / Finca La Guachoca
Expect Blackcurrant, Fruit Candy, and Strawberry Jam from this anaerobic natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Anaerobic Natural
Black CurrantCandyStrawberry
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.54/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / Finca La Esperanza Bernardina — Double Anaerobic Washed Sunrise
Orange, Apricot, and Mango on an anaerobic washed lot.
El Salvador · Anaerobic Washed
OrangePeachMango+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$7.53/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / La Guachoca
Natural lot with Black Cherry, Floral, and Plum in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
CherryFloralPlum
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador El Retiro Bernardina Natural
Expect Strawberry, Mango, and Apricot from this natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
StrawberryMangoApricot+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$8.79/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador La Esperanza Kenia Natural
Natural lot with Blackcurrant, Cherry, and Grape in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Black CurrantCherryGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$3.17/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / San Joaquin
Expect Milk Chocolate, Orange, and Cherry from this natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Milk ChocolateOrangeCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$1.90/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / La Esperanza
Expect Chocolate, Mandarin, and Juicy from this natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
ChocolateMandarin
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.06/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador La Esperanza Mokka Natural
Black Cherry, Red Apple, and Black Tea on a natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
CherryBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$3.91/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador Finca San Joaquin
Natural lot with Cherry, Red Wine, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Santa Ana, SV · Natural
CherryMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$1.36/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / El Retiro
Expect Blackcurrant, Red Grape, and Melon from this natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Black CurrantGrapeMelon
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$3.60/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / El Retiro
Expect Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Brown Sugar from this honey lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Honey
Milk ChocolateCaramelBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / El Retiro Pacamara — Honey
Milk Chocolate, Red Apple, and Caramel on a honey lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Honey
Milk ChocolateAppleCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / El Retiro / Bernardina
Washed lot with Floral, Lemon Zest, and Raspberry in the cup.
El Salvador · Washed
FloralLemonRaspberry
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI · sparse
$8.79/oz
No longer available
El Salvador | Pacas Family | Bourbon | Washed
Milk Chocolate, Citrus Fruit, and Creamy on a washed lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
Milk ChocolateCitrusOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI · sparse
$1.90/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador Santa Sofia Kenya Natural
Natural lot with Plum and Mandarin Orange in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
PlumMandarinOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI · sparse
$2.12/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / Pacas Family — Pacamara
Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Fig on a washed lot.
El Salvador · Washed
Milk ChocolateCaramelFig
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI · sparse
$2.22/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / Pacas Family — Pacamara Natural
Expect Concord Grape, Strawberry, and Winey from this natural lot.
El Salvador · Natural
GrapeStrawberryWiney
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI · sparse
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador | Pacas Family | Pacamara | Natural
Expect Concord Grape, Plum, and Anise from this natural lot.
El Salvador · Natural
GrapePlumAnise
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI · sparse
$2.33/oz
No longer available
El Salvador San Joaquin — Espresso
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV / Honey; cup data hasn't landed yet.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Honey
Dark
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI · sparse
$2.13/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador La Providencia Geisha
Macaroon, White Grape, and Marzipan on a natural lot.
Santa Ana, SV · Natural
LightMarzipanGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI · sparse
$2.34/oz
Out of stock
Related producers
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Same country, shared varietals; other farmers whose lots Cherrybook has catalogued.