El Salvador ALTAMIRAcoffee from the Polish roastery Foundation is an espresso that will envelop you with its sweetness and pleasant fruitiness. The very first sip evokes velvety caramel —smooth, rich, and beautifully rounded. Gradually , juicy red apples and apricots come through , lending the coffee a fruity freshness and lightness. The entire profile is rounded out by a sweet note of orange marmalade, which develops mainly in the aftertaste and lingers on the tongue long after the last sip. The body is full and creamy, almost syrupy, and beautifully holds all the flavors together. The acidity is gentle and pleasant, making the coffee taste sweet, balanced, and very easy to drink—ideal as an everyday espresso or in milk-based drinks.
This coffee comes from the Altamira farm in El Salvador, located intheso-called“golden belt”—an area known for its ideal conditions for growing high-quality coffee. Coffee trees grow here at an altitude of 1,200–1,400 meters above sea level in an environment with abundant rainfall and fertile volcanic soil, which is naturally rich in nutrients such as phosphorus and potassium. It is precisely this combination of soil, climate, and the expertise of local farmers that gives this coffee its consistent quality and balanced character. Harvesting takes place annually from late November to early March, and thanks to the growers’ meticulous work, the coffee maintains a consistent profile over the long term.
Processing is done using the natural method, which enhances sweetness and body. After harvesting, the coffee cherries are dried whole, allowing sugars from the pulp to transfer into the bean and create a more pronounced fruity and sweet profile. Thanks to this process, the coffee has a round, dense body reminiscent of caramel and a long finish witha hint of citrus. The result is a clean, sweet, and harmonious espresso with a pronounced yet natural fruitiness.