The H1 varietal - also called more commonly Centroamericano - is a Catimor which is relatively easy to grow and disease resistant, but can produce very good quality. The quality of this plant at Finca Argentina is among the best we've tasted - it seems to really suit the farm - and often brings a slightly spicy/peppery flavour that isn't found in the other varietals.
A deliciously easy blend of biscuit sweetness and dark chocolate gets a little twist of black pepper on the finish.
- Country: El Salvador
- District: Ahuachapán
- Municipality: Ahuachapán
- Nearest city: Turin
- Farm: Finca Argentina
- Producer: Alejandro Martinez
- Elevation: 1,300 m.a.s.l.
- Variety: H1 (Centroamericano)
- Processing method: Washed
Cupping Notes
Biscuit, dark chocolate, black pepper
- Clean cup: (1–8): 6
- Sweetness: (1–8): 6
- Acidity: (1–8): 6
- Mouthfeel: (1–8): 6
- Flavour: (1–8): 6.5
- Aftertaste: (1–8): 6.5
- Balance: (1–8): 6.5
- Overall: (1–8): 6.5
- Correction: (+36): +36
- Total: (max. 100): 86
Roasting Information
Medium-dark - through first crack, pushing through the gap and looking for the first pops of second. This may roast a little hotter than other El Salvador lots.
Finca Argentina
Owned by Alejandro Martinez and his family, we've been sourcing this El Salvadoran coffee for well over a decade from Finca Argentina. They consistently produce delicious and environmentally friendly specialty coffee, while giving back to their local community.
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