Finca La Esperanza — Natural Kenya
Blackberry, Lemonade, and Tamarind on a natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Typical $1.59 to $2.55/oz
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Producer
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Producer overview
The Pacas Family produces coffee across regions including Apaneca-Ilamatepec, Nueva Segovia, and Santa Ana, operating within an altitude band of 1355 to 1600 meters. Their coffees originate primarily from El Salvador. The varietal landscape in their catalog entries features a diverse selection, led by various other cultivars alongside pacamara, bourbon, red_bourbon, pacas, and orange_bourbon. Their process portfolio spans multiple traditional and experimental methods, with natural processing being the most common, followed by washed, honey, anaerobic_washed, and anaerobic_natural treatments. The catalog footprint for the Pacas Family includes 37 total coffees, with 4 lots currently in stock and 4 different roasters carrying their offerings. Their lots record an average Cherrybook Index of 69.7. Recent catalog examples feature Finca La Esperanza prepared as a natural by Corvus Coffee Roasters, San Joaquin in a natural process with bourbon and pacas varieties also by Corvus Coffee Roasters, and El Salvador La Providencia Geisha prepared as a natural by Ozo Coffee. Additional examples include Dark Matter Coffee offerings such as Anthrax - Cursum Perficio washed with catuai, bourbon, and pacas, and Rise Against washed with sarchimor, alongside Proud Mary Coffee's honey-processed El Salvador San Joaquin Espresso featuring red bourbon. The work of the Pacas Family is distinguished by a broad range of varietals and a balanced mix of traditional and experimental processing methods distributed across multiple specialty roasters.
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
Processes
Altitude
1355–1600m
Blackberry, Lemonade, and Tamarind on a natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Typical $1.59 to $2.55/oz
Broad comparison
Expect Chocolate, Tamarind, and Red Apple from this natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Typical $1.59 to $2.55/oz
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Typical $1.37 to $2.19/oz
Expect Nutella, Graham Cracker, and Lemon Tea from this washed lot.
Nueva Segovia · Washed
Typical $1.19 to $2.27/oz
Limited comparison
Anaerobic Washed lot with Peach, Red Apple, and Floral in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Anaerobic Washed
Apricot, Earl Grey Tea, and Floral on a washed lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
Natural lot with Pineapple, Papaya, and Lemonade in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Washed lot with Peach, Papaya, and Mango in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
Expect Orange, Rose Wine, and Papaya from this honey lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Honey
Orange, Apricot, and Mango on an anaerobic washed lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Anaerobic Washed
Confectionary, Milk Chocolate, and Syrupy on a natural lot.
El Salvador · Natural
Washed lot with Jasmine, Orange, and Cinnamon in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
Natural lot with Black Cherry, Floral, and Plum in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Natural lot with Chocolate, Mango, and Passionfruit in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Expect Blackcurrant, Red Grape, and Melon from this natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Expect Dried Raspberry, Milk Chocolate, and Syrupy from this natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Raspberry, Black Plum, and Dark Chocolate on a natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Washed lot with Floral, Lemon Zest, and Raspberry in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
Expect Raspberry Jam, Floral, and Lime from this anaerobic washed lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Anaerobic Washed
Honey lot with Honey, Caramel, and Tangy Green Apple in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Honey
Expect Milk Chocolate, Orange, and Cherry from this natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Milk Chocolate, Red Apple, and Caramel on a honey lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Honey
Expect Strawberry, Mango, and Apricot from this natural lot.
El Salvador · Natural
Expect Blackcurrant, Fruit Candy, and Strawberry Jam from this anaerobic natural lot.
El Salvador · Anaerobic Natural
Black Cherry, Red Apple, and Black Tea on a natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Natural lot with Cherry, Red Wine, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Expect Chocolate, Mandarin, and Juicy from this natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Natural lot with Blackcurrant, Cherry, and Grape in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Milk Chocolate, Citrus Fruit, and Creamy on a washed lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
Expect Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Brown Sugar from this honey lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Honey
Expect Concord Grape, Strawberry, and Winey from this natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Anaerobic Washed lot with Strawberry, Marzipan, and Apricot in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Anaerobic Washed
Natural lot with Plum and Mandarin Orange in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Expect Concord Grape, Plum, and Anise from this natural lot.
El Salvador · Natural
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV / Honey; cup data hasn't landed yet.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Honey
Macaroon, White Grape, and Marzipan on a natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
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