El Salvador APANECA from the Hungarian roaster Herz Coffee Roasters is an espresso that will enchant you with its rich and complex profile. The cup offers alternating notes of rum, dark chocolate, dried fruit, and sweet sugar cane, which combine to create a full, velvety, and harmonious experience. Each sip draws you into the story of this exceptional coffee and offers an intense taste experience, ideal for lovers of bold yet balanced cups.
The coffee comes from the Finca Himalaya farm in the Apaneca region of El Salvador, where the Serpas family has been growing coffee for five generations. The farm is located at an altitude of over 1,600 meters among impressive volcanoes, where a unique microclimate combines warm sunny days with cool, foggy nights. This temperature variation helps the coffee cherries to ripen slowly, which is reflected in the flavor and complexity of the beans. The coffee trees grow naturally in the shade of taller trees, which protect the soil and ensure healthy plant growth without the need for pruning. The Serpas family greatly values nature, which is why part of the farm functions as a nature park to protect this unique environment for future generations.
The coffee is processed using the traditional natural method, in which fully ripe cherries are picked by hand and dried on terraces in the sun. This drying process preserves the natural sweetness and fruitiness of the coffee, while giving it a full body and rich texture. Thanks to careful fermentation and drying, the cup reveals distinctive fruity notes and a pleasant sugary sweetness that harmoniously complement the bitter tones of chocolate and a hint of rum. Herz Coffee Roasters roasts this coffee with respect for its origin and character, creating the perfect espresso that you will fall in love with.