Tasting Notes: Chocolate, Cherry, Raspberry

Tasting Notes: Chocolate, Cherry, Raspberry

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El Escudo

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Santa Ana, El Salvador

Description

Variety: Catuai, Bourbon

Processing: Washed

Origin: Santa Ana, El Salvador

Producers: The Salaverria Family

Altitude: 1600m

The Salaverria family is a powerhouse of specialty coffee production in El Salvador. They manage a range of diverse farms planting Bourbon, Catuai, Pacas, and Caturra beans across the Santa Ana region. During the harvest season, coffees from all their farms are brought to their centrally located Las Cruces mill where they are processed in lot-separated batches. Owning the mill allows the Salaverria family to process each lot to their liking, and experiment with different approaches to coaxing flavors out of their beans. This lot from their El Escudo tablon is double-soaked, which requires extra time for the coffee to be soaked again after the traditional washing process. The second soak ensures the beans are completely free of mucilage, which helps maintain their integrity during the drying process and amps up the clarity of the flavors in the resulting cup.

You'll see what we mean about clarity when you brew some El Escudo: a bold dark chocolate base, juicy cherry sweetness, and a bright zing of raspberry flavor are immediately distinct. The body of this cup is super light and the flavors are clean, lending itself well to a batch brew for sharing with friends. We love when coffee is processed in a way that brings out its best traits, and thanks to stellar beans and expert growers empowered to experiment, El Escudo truly shines. Don't forget to leave us a comment, and check in on what the rest of the club is up to. Remember, the only thing better than excellent coffee is sharing it with others!

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Reviews

5.0 out of 5

Smooth

Very smooth and flavorable. No hint of bitterness.

Marcia Finkelstein

New Orleans

Member Since

October '18

4.5 out of 5

Solid cup

Nice choc base with the berry coming through subtly at the end. Anise was very present and with the sweetness gave a nice biscotti vibe at times. You can tell this was made with care and pride. Very good stuff!

Daniel S Bieler

Bensalem

Member Since

September '18

5.0 out of 5

Rich

Delicious morning Joe. Rich, full-bodied, but well balanced too. Pour me another.

Andre Resner

Salisbury

Member Since

February '18

5.0 out of 5

Great coffee!

On my first cup of this and am loving it! So many notes in this coffee, it’s definitely not your standard cup of java!

Melvin Weatherly

Seattle

Member Since

December '18

5.0 out of 5

the perfect coffee (for me!)

I just started ordering from Moustache and this is my second order. I am very fussy and this is an incredible coffee that suits me to a T! Well rounded, deep smooth taste, warm and -yes, chocolatey, and not acid at all. I would order this over and over - with a change now and again!

Christy Herman

Sammamish,

Member Since

December '18

5.0 out of 5

CHOC LOVERS....#donotmiss

This is a deep flavored wonderful cup of yumminess that brings love to my mornings. Even in this hellish time in our country.

Melanie Claire Wiggins McMillan

Fayetteville

Member Since

April '18

4.0 out of 5

Good but not my preference

This coffee isn't bright enough for me. Still very good and the flavor notes are accurate.

Alex Groves

Steamboat Springs

Member Since

November '18

4.0 out of 5

Good but not my preference

This coffee isn't bright enough for me. Still very good and the flavor notes are accurate.

Alex Groves

Steamboat Springs

Member Since

November '18

3.5 out of 5

Good, but nothing special

That's about all. Salvadorian coffees tend to be smooth, but not mind-blowing in my opinion. This fits the bill.

Tyler Halstead

Chicago

Member Since

July '18