Coffee Description
We've combined an experimental microlot of red bourbon from our farm, el Manzano, with our fruit-dried Ethiopian Sasaba, then roasted them to maximize each of the coffees' sweetness. The result should be pretty self explanatory by now. But in the case you are reading this before your morning cup of coffee and your brain isn't quite ticking yet...it tastes like a PB&J...but like coffee too
Roast Level from the Roaster
Refers to the roast level in comparison with other coffees from the roaster
Light/Medium
About Emilio Lopez Dias and Sasaba Washing Station
Emilio Lopez Diaz is a 6th generation coffee producer in El Salvador. He manages 2 family owned farms, Fincas Ayutepeque and el Manzano. His coffees are highly awarded, including most recently winning 1st and 2nd place in the 2018 El Salvador Cup of Excellence.
Sasaba Washing Station is situated in the Kercha district of Gugi. Founder and owner Tsegay Hagos Tesfaye works with only the most experienced farmers in the area and pay a premium for quality coffee.
Topeca
Not many roasting companies start out on the flanks of a volcano, but that’s exactly what happened in 2002 when Topeca launched on the family farms on the Santa Ana volcano in El Salvador (one of which has been in the family since 1850). And like many, it also started in a garage with little money and the youthful hope that they could build something with nothing and leave the world a better place than they found it.
With perseverance and a passion for excellence, they’re doing just that. They’ve gathered an award-winning team, and every stage of the operation at Topeca, from farm operations, processing, and milling to roasting and brewing reveals their passion for truly great coffee.
Director of Coffee, Ian Picco, says, “...what really inspired me and still keeps me wanting to come to work is creating something that provides a better quality of life for all those involved from Seed-to-Cup.”
