El Salvador | La Esperanza | Kenia | Natural
Natural lot with Blackcurrant, Cherry, and Grape in the cup.
SV · Natural
Medium-LightBlackcurrantCherryGrape
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76
$3.17/oz
Producer
Pacas family
SVApaneca-Ilamatepec, Canton Lomas de San Marcelino, Cerro Verde +1
- Coffees in catalog
- 33
- Currently in stock
- 1
- Roasters carrying
- 2
- Avg Cherry's Index
- 78.9
Pacas family’s lots are carried by 2 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 2 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.
Producer overview
The Pacas family operates coffee production in El Salvador, specifically within the Apaneca-Ilamatepec region. Their farms are located in Canton Lomas de San Marcelino in Santa Ana, situated at altitudes ranging from 1355 to 1600 meters.
The family manages a diverse varietal landscape. While they cultivate traditional varieties such as Bourbon, Red Bourbon, and Orange Bourbon, they also produce Pacamara and Mokka. A significant portion of their catalog entries are categorized under other varietals, which includes the Bernardina cultivar.
Their process portfolio is extensive, covering a wide range of post-harvest treatments. They utilize natural, washed, and honey processes, alongside experimental methods including anaerobic washed and anaerobic honey techniques. Natural processing is the most frequently represented method in their catalog.
The catalog footprint for the Pacas family includes 31 total coffee lots. These lots have been featured by two roasters, with an average Northscore of 78.3 across the entries. Recent catalog examples include the San Joaquin lot processed as honey Red Bourbon, the El Retiro Bernardina Sunset lot processed as anaerobic honey, and the La Esperanza Bernardina Sunrise lot processed as anaerobic washed.
The work of the Pacas family is characterized by a broad range of processing techniques and a focus on both traditional and specialized varietals.
- Apaneca-Ilamatepec production
- diverse process portfolio
- Bernardina varietal focus
- multi-generational Salvadoran coffee
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- other12 lots
- pacamara8 lots
- bourbon5 lots
- red bourbon4 lots
- pacas1 lot
Processes
- Natural16
- Washed6
- Honey5
Altitude
1355–1600m
Proud Mary Coffee1 lot
Archived (32)
El Salvador / Finca La Esperanza / Bernardina Sunrise
Roaster flags Orange, Apricot, and Mango in the cup.
SV
OrangeApricotMango+1
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81
$7.53/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador La Guachoca Pacamara
Anaerobic Washed lot with Peach, Red Apple, and Floral in the cup.
SV · Anaerobic Washed
PeachAppleFloral+2
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81
$2.19/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador | El Retiro | Bernardina | Natural | Filter
Natural lot with Pineapple, Papaya, and Lemonade in the cup.
SV · Natural
LightPineapplePapayaLemon+3
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81
$7.09/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador Los Bellotos Bernardina — Natural
Confectionary, Milk Chocolate, and Syrupy on a natural build.
SV · Natural
CandyMilk ChocolateOverall Sweet+3
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81
$7.53/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador Los Bellotos Bernardina — Washed
Washed lot with Jasmine, Orange, and Cinnamon in the cup.
SV · Washed
JasmineOrangeCinnamon+2
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81
$7.53/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador | La Guachoca | Pacamara | Anaerobic Natural
Expect Blackcurrant, Fruit Candy, and Strawberry Jam from this anaerobic natural.
Cerro Verde, SV · Anaerobic Natural
Black CurrantCandyStrawberry+1
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81
$2.54/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / Finca La Guachoca / Bernardina
Apricot, Earl Grey Tea, and Floral on a washed build.
SV · Washed
ApricotTea LikeFloral+3
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81
$7.53/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / El Retiro / Bernardina
Washed lot with Floral, Lemon Zest, and Raspberry in the cup.
SV · Washed
FloralLemonRaspberry+3
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81
$8.79/oz
No longer available
El Salvador | San Joaquin | Red Bourbon | Honey | Filter
Honey lot with Honey, Caramel, and Tangy Green Apple in the cup.
Canton Lomas de San Marcelino, SV · Honey
HoneyCaramelApple
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80
$2.04/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador Finca El Retiro Bernardina — Anaerobic Honey Sunset
Expect Orange, Rose Wine, and Papaya from this honey.
SV · Honey
OrangeWineyPapaya+1
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80
$7.53/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador El Retiro Bernardina — Washed
Washed lot with Nectarine, Floral, and Vanilla in the cup.
SV · Washed
PeachPapayaMango+4
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80
$8.51/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador | El Retiro | Sudan Rume | Natural
Expect Blackcurrant, Red Grape, and Melon from this natural.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
Black CurrantGrapeMelon
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80
$3.60/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador | La Guachoca | Pacamara | Dbl. Anaerobic Washed
Expect Raspberry Jam, Floral, and Lime from this anaerobic washed.
SV · Anaerobic Washed
RaspberryFloralLime+1
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79
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / El Retiro / Bernardina Natural
Expect Strawberry, Mango, and Apricot from this natural.
SV · Natural
StrawberryMangoApricot+1
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79
$8.79/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador El Retiro Bourbon & Pacas — Honey
Expect Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Brown Sugar from this honey.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Honey
Milk ChocolateCaramelBrown Sugar
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79
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador Finca El Retiro Bernardina Natural
Natural lot with Chocolate, Mango, and Passionfruit in the cup.
SV · Natural
ChocolateMangoPassionfruit+1
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79
$7.53/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador | La Esperanza - El Cascajal | Pacamara | Natural
Raspberry, Black Plum, and Dark Chocolate on a natural build.
SV · Natural
Medium-LightRaspberryPlumDark Chocolate
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79
$1.69/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador | Finca San Joaquin | Red Bourbon | Natural
Natural lot with Cherry, Red Wine, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Santa Ana, SV · Natural
CherryWineyMilk Chocolate
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79
$1.36/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador | La Guachoca | Bourbon | Natural
Expect Dried Raspberry, Milk Chocolate, and Syrupy from this natural.
SV · Natural
RaspberryMilk ChocolateOverall Sweet
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79
$2.33/oz
No longer available
El Salvador | La Guachoca | Bourbon | Natural
Natural lot with Black Cherry, Floral, and Plum in the cup.
SV · Natural
CherryFloralPlum
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79
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador San Joaquin Natural
Expect Milk Chocolate, Orange, and Cherry from this natural.
SV · Natural
Milk ChocolateOrangeCherry+1
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79
$1.90/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador La Esperanza Orange Bourbon Natural
Expect Chocolate, Mandarin, and Juicy from this natural.
SV · Natural
ChocolateTangerineOverall Sweet
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79
$2.06/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador | Los Bellotos | Gato Cervantes | Red Bourbon | Anaerobic Washed
Anaerobic Washed lot with Strawberry, Marzipan, and Apricot in the cup.
SV · Anaerobic Washed
StrawberryMarzipanPeach+1
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79
$2.12/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador | El Retiro | Pacamara | Honey
Milk Chocolate, Red Apple, and Caramel on a honey build.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Honey
Milk ChocolateAppleCaramel
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78
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador | Pacas Family | Bourbon | Washed
Milk Chocolate, Citrus Fruit, and Creamy on a washed build.
SV · Washed
Milk ChocolateCitrusOverall Sweet
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77
$1.90/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador Santa Sofia Kenya Natural
Natural lot with Plum, Mandarin Orange, and Juicy in the cup.
SV · Natural
PlumOrangeCitrus
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77
$2.12/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador | Pacas Family | Pacamara | Natural
Expect Concord Grape, Plum, and Anise from this natural.
SV · Natural
GrapePlumAnise
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77
$2.33/oz
No longer available
El Salvador | Pacas Family | Pacamara | Natural
Expect Concord Grape, Strawberry, and Winey from this natural.
SV · Natural
GrapeStrawberryWiney
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77
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / Pacas Family — Pacamara Washed
Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Fig on a washed build.
SV · Washed
Milk ChocolateCaramelFig
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77
$2.22/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador La Esperanza Mokka — Natural
Black Cherry, Red Apple, and Black Tea on a natural build.
SV · Natural
CherryAppleBlack Tea
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77
$3.91/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador | San Joaquin | Red Bourbon | Honey | Espresso
Canton Lomas de San Marcelino, SV / Honey; cup data hasn't landed yet.
Canton Lomas de San Marcelino, SV · Honey
Medium
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77
$2.13/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador La Providencia Geisha
Macaroon, White Grape, and Marzipan on a natural build.
Santa Ana, SV · Natural
LightGrainGrapeMarzipan
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$2.34/oz
Out of stock
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