El Salvador Specialty Estate Coffee Beans │ Light ~ Light-Medium - Santa Elena Apaneca Freshly Roasted

https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_Pinkoi_Promotion_BN_740JPG.jpg https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_Grinding_Service.jpg Coffee Origin: Single Estate / Cooperative from El Salvador, with the following options: 🔸 El Salvador El Pital Estate Geisha Washed - HIU Project ● Flavor Profile: Butterfly Ginger, Lychee, White Peach, Jasmine, Herbal Tea, Peachy Acidity, Honey Tea Aftertaste ● Process: Washed ● Varietal: 100% Arabica Geisha ● Roast Level: Light ● Packaging: 1/4 lb (115g) or 1/2 lb (230g) coffee beans per bag ➡ One-way valve + resealable stand-up pouch ● Altitude: 1780-1950 meters ● Shelf Life: 4 months (Calculated from the roasting date for optimal flavor) 🏆 El Pital Estate - Ranked 8th at the 2024 El Salvador Cup of Excellence (COE) --- 🔸 El Salvador Camellia Estate SL28 Natural - HIU Project ● Flavor Profile: Red Flower, Jasmine, Grape, Tropical Fruit, Plum, Sweet Aroma Aftertaste ● Process: Natural ● Varietal: 100% Arabica SL28 ● Roast Level: Light ● Packaging: 1/4 lb (115g) or 1/2 lb (230g) coffee beans per bag ➡ One-way valve + resealable stand-up pouch ● Altitude: 1850-1980 meters ● Shelf Life: 4 months (Calculated from the roasting date for optimal flavor) --- 🏆 Santa Elena Estate - Seven-time COE winner / 3rd Place at COE 2021 🔸 El Salvador Santa Elena Estate Bourbon Natural ● Flavor Profile: Apricot, Pineapple, Raisins, Creamy Mouthfeel, Thick Body ● Process: Natural ● Varietal: 100% Arabica Bourbon ● Roast Level: Light-Medium ● Packaging: 1/2 lb (230g) coffee beans per bag ➡ One-way valve + resealable stand-up pouch ● Altitude: 1800-1900 meters ● Shelf Life: 4 months (Calculated from the roasting date for optimal flavor) --- 🔸 El Salvador Santa Elena Estate Bourbon Honey Process ● Flavor Profile: Yellow Plum, Maple Syrup, Honey Date, Cocoa, Buttery Mouthfeel, Viscous Body ● Process: Honey ● Varietal: 100% Arabica Bourbon ● Roast Level: Light-Medium ● Packaging: 1/2 lb (230g) coffee beans per bag ➡ One-way valve + resealable stand-up pouch ● Altitude: 1800-1900 meters ● Shelf Life: 4 months (Calculated from the roasting date for optimal flavor) --- 🔸 El Salvador Santa Elena Estate Bourbon Washed ● Flavor Profile: Jasmine, Sweet Peach, White Grape Juice, Well-balanced, Delicate and Clean, Sweet Peach Aroma Aftertaste ● Process: Washed ● Varietal: 100% Arabica Bourbon ● Roast Level: Light-Medium ● Packaging: 1/2 lb (230g) coffee beans per bag ➡ One-way valve + resealable stand-up pouch ● Altitude: 1900 meters ● Shelf Life: 4 months (Calculated from the roasting date for optimal flavor) https://youtu.be/BmbbjuuVGn0 https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_FTP_insist_740.jpg https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_compare_740.jpg https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/bean_animation_740px_content.gif https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_bag_introduction_with115g.jpg https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_Flavor_740.jpg **Coffee Flavor** The flavors in coffee are created when various components in green coffee beans undergo thermal degradation during roasting, forming complex aromatic molecules. High-quality beans possess naturally rich aromas that evolve beautifully at different temperatures – high, medium, and low – creating a delightful sensory experience worth savoring. https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_world_map_740JPG.jpg Among the Central American coffee-producing nations, El Salvador is geographically the smallest. Despite its smaller production volume compared to other countries, the combination of Pacific sea breezes and volcanic environments provides Salvadoran coffee farmers with unique advantages for cultivation and a diverse range of flavor profiles. ❱ El Pital Estate Nestled on the slopes of the El Pital mountain, straddling the border between El Salvador and Honduras. This majestic transnational peak, not only El Salvador's highest point but also a sanctuary of natural beauty, is composed of mineral-rich volcanic soil due to ancient volcanic activity. Its high altitude ensures a consistently cool climate, abundant moisture, and rainfall, creating exceptionally fertile conditions. While El Salvador is traditionally known for varieties like Pacas or Pacamara, high-altitude estates such as El Pital have recently introduced Geisha varietals, showcasing delicate floral and citrus notes. This unwavering pursuit of quality led El Pital Estate to achieve a remarkable 8th place in the 2024 Cup of Excellence (COE) competition, recognized for its exceptional clarity and layered complexity. -- ❱ Camellia Estate Located high in the mountains of the Chalatenango region of El Salvador, adjacent to the village of El Tunal. Unlike traditional large estates, this is more of a boutique experimental farm for Graciano Cruz. Although Chalatenango was not prominent in the specialty coffee scene previously, its high altitude, cool climate, and excellent microclimate attracted Graciano Cruz to purchase and cultivate land here. In addition to growing El Salvador's signature Pacamara, the estate actively cultivates rare Kenyan varietals like Geisha and SL28, exploring the flavor potential of African varietals combined with Central American volcanic soil. -- ❱ Santa Elena Estate Is one of the few estates in El Salvador with experience in both Honey and Natural processing methods. Farm owner Fernando meticulously refines every detail of these processes. These dedicated efforts have earned Santa Elena Estate seven C.O.E. awards since 2003, two top-ten finishes in Central American competitions hosted by the Rainforest Alliance, and a third-place win at the COE in 2021. Santa Elena and El Corozo are two of Santa Elena's six farms. https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_Varieties_740.jpg ❱ Arabica Coffee Varietal - Geisha (Gesha) Once rated among the "World's Top Ten Most Expensive Coffees" by Fuji Beverage, it is now considered the most expensive. In July 2017, green beans from Panama's Hacienda La Esmeralda Geisha sold for a record $601 per pound. Subsequently, on September 13th, Ninety Plus (90+) Geisha coffee was auctioned at $50,001.5 per kilogram, equating to approximately $150,000 NTD per kilogram of green beans! The name Geisha, Gesha, or Gisha originates from the Geisha Mountain in Ethiopia. Its pronunciation is similar to the Japanese Geisha, hence its adoption in Chinese. Geisha is renowned for its exceptional aroma, featuring floral notes reminiscent of its namesake, jasmine, and bright fruity acidity, such as tamarind, lychee, apple, and orange. It offers a sweet, clean finish and an exceptionally smooth mouthfeel. --- ❱ Arabica Coffee Varietal - SL28 A primary varietal in Kenya, developed and named by Scott Laboratories in the 1930s. SL28 has a mixed lineage of Bourbon, Mocha, and Typica. The initial goal in developing SL28 was to produce high-quality, disease-resistant coffee beans in large quantities. Although the yield of SL28 did not meet the expected high volume, it possesses excellent sweetness, balance, complex flavors, and distinct citrus and plum notes. https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_Processing_740.jpg Coffee Processes This refers to the transformation of ripe coffee cherries into dried green beans. Each processing method has its merits and demerits, influenced by the natural environment and specific needs of the origin. Therefore, each region employs suitable processing methods. The selected beans for this batch utilize the following processes. 【Natural Process】 Also known as dry processing or unwashed processing, this is the most traditional and common method, requiring no water. Originating in Ethiopia, coffee cherries are sun-dried whole before hulling. The seeds absorb flavors from the skin, pulp, and mucilage during extended sun exposure, resulting in fuller sweetness, body, and unique aromatics. Coffee producers place all cherries on raised drying beds or patios. Over 3-6 weeks, fermentation occurs, and producers turn the cherries for even drying and to prevent spoilage. During this period, sugars and mucilage adhere to the seeds, developing flavor and sweetness. Once dried, machines remove the dried pulp and skin from the seeds. Coffees processed naturally are juicy, syrupy, and well worth the effort involved. 【Washed Process】 Also known as wet processing, all coffee fruit is de-pulped and de-mucinilaged before drying. The beans are then soaked in fermentation tanks to remove any remaining mucilage, followed by washing with water and drying in the sun or by machine. Washed processed coffee offers a cleaner, crisper taste with a lighter body compared to natural processing. It typically exhibits brighter flavors, with the essential acidity expected in specialty coffee, and often has distinct fruity notes that are easier to discern. 【Honey Process】 The Honey process is a hybrid method combining aspects of both Natural and Washed processes, first developed in Costa Rica. Like the Washed process, the fruit pulp is removed, but instead of fermentation tanks, the mucilage is left on to dry in the sun. The term "honey" refers not to added honey, but to the sticky mucilage layer, which is viscous like honey. This mucilage layer retains a high proportion of sugars and acids, which is key to the Honey process, and the amount of mucilage left directly influences sweetness. The flavor profile of honey processed coffee falls between that of Natural and Washed coffees, producing a unique cup. It is cleaner than Natural processing and, due to the residual mucilage, possesses richer, syrupy sweetness with more pronounced acidity, yet maintains a fuller body than Washed coffee. https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_Roasting_740.jpg https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_filter_740.jpg https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_GoldCup_QRcode_740.jpg https://justincoffee.shop.rakuten.tw/gold/OtherDrive/JC_Pour_Over_Coffee.jpg Manufactured by Justin Enterprise Co., Ltd. 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