{"product_id":"el-salvador","title":"EL SALVADOR","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinca El Salvador · Apaneca-Ilamatepec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus · Dark chocolate · Caramel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet and rounded, with caramel and dark chocolate at the centre and a gentle citrus lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis naturally processed coffee has enough body for espresso and milk, while filter brewing brings more clarity to its fruit sweetness. It is rich without becoming heavy and balanced enough to return to every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTHE COFFEE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRipe cherries are selectively handpicked at Finca El Salvador and dried whole on raised beds for approximately 20 to 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe natural process keeps the fruit around the seed throughout drying, helping build body, sweetness and a deeper chocolate character. Careful turning encourages even drying and keeps the cup clean rather than overly fermented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is a flexible coffee with caramel sweetness, a dark chocolate finish and a restrained citrus edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBEHIND THE BEANS\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinca El Salvador is located in Cerro El Aguila, Santa Ana, within the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range. The Ruffatti family has produced coffee in El Salvador since 1929, and the fifth generation continues that work today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoffee is shade-grown beneath a diverse canopy of local species. The farm avoids herbicides and works to protect the biodiversity surrounding the coffee trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe roast this lot in small batches in Whitminster to develop its natural sweetness while retaining enough clarity for both espresso and filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHOW TO BREW IT\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEL SALVADOR works across espresso, milk drinks and filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor espresso, start with a ratio between 1:2 and 1:2.3. Expect caramel and dark chocolate first, with a softer fruit note as the shot cools. With milk, the chocolate character becomes rounder and more comforting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor V60 or batch brew, begin around a 1:16 ratio with water at approximately 92–94°C. A medium grind and moderate agitation will keep the cup sweet and avoid pushing the finish too far towards roast or dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Apaneca-Ilamatepec, El Salvador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Ruffatti Farms · Finca El Salvador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess: Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltitude: 1,500–1,670 masl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarieties: Bourbon · Caturra · Maragogype · Pacamara · SL28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for: Espresso · Flat white · Filter · AeroPress · Cafetière\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted fresh in Whitminster, Gloucestershire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypically dispatched within 1–2 working days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FOCCO Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Classic Coffee Bag \/ 250g \/ Whole Bean (Recommended)","offer_id":54689380073811,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic Coffee Bag \/ 250g \/ Espresso","offer_id":54689380106579,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic Coffee Bag \/ 250g \/ Moka Pot | AeroPress","offer_id":54689380139347,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic Coffee Bag \/ 250g \/ Filter | V60","offer_id":54689380172115,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic Coffee Bag \/ 250g \/ French Press | Cold Brew","offer_id":54689380204883,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic Coffee Bag \/ 1kg \/ Whole Bean (Recommended)","offer_id":54689380237651,"sku":null,"price":45.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic Coffee Bag \/ 1kg \/ Espresso","offer_id":54689380270419,"sku":null,"price":45.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic Coffee Bag \/ 1kg \/ Moka Pot | AeroPress","offer_id":54689380303187,"sku":null,"price":45.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic Coffee Bag \/ 1kg \/ Filter | V60","offer_id":54689380335955,"sku":null,"price":45.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic Coffee Bag \/ 1kg \/ French Press | Cold Brew","offer_id":54689380368723,"sku":null,"price":45.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tin + Coffee \/ 250g \/ Whole Bean (Recommended)","offer_id":54689380401491,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tin + Coffee \/ 250g \/ Espresso","offer_id":54689380434259,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tin + Coffee \/ 250g \/ Moka Pot | AeroPress","offer_id":54689380467027,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tin + Coffee \/ 250g \/ Filter | V60","offer_id":54689380499795,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tin + Coffee \/ 250g \/ French Press | Cold Brew","offer_id":54689380532563,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Circle Refill \/ 250g \/ Whole Bean (Recommended)","offer_id":54689380565331,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Circle Refill \/ 250g \/ Espresso","offer_id":54689380598099,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Circle Refill \/ 250g \/ Moka Pot | AeroPress","offer_id":54689380630867,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Circle Refill \/ 250g \/ Filter | V60","offer_id":54689380663635,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Circle Refill \/ 250g \/ French Press | Cold Brew","offer_id":54689380696403,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Circle Refill \/ 1kg \/ Whole Bean (Recommended)","offer_id":54689380729171,"sku":null,"price":44.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Circle Refill \/ 1kg \/ Espresso","offer_id":54689380761939,"sku":null,"price":44.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Circle Refill \/ 1kg \/ Moka Pot | AeroPress","offer_id":54689380794707,"sku":null,"price":44.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Circle Refill \/ 1kg \/ Filter | V60","offer_id":54689380827475,"sku":null,"price":44.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Circle Refill \/ 1kg \/ French Press | Cold Brew","offer_id":54689380860243,"sku":null,"price":44.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/5706\/8627\/files\/6034B94D-BCF2-4705-A484-82C1A9A2A54B.jpg?v=1787512140","url":"https:\/\/www.foccocoffee.co.uk\/products\/el-salvador","provider":"FOCCO Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}