El Salvador San Emilio 2013
San Emilio is a large estate near the capital of San Salvador lying between 1000 – 1400m above sea level. We last bought their coffee two seasons ago, 
and when we saw it offered so early in the season for new-crop Centrals, we couldn’t help but grab some! The pulped-natural processing method makes this a fascinating cup.
Pulped-natural coffee is removed from its fruit but then laid out to dry (on large concrete patios in this case) with the sticky flesh still attached. The beans absorb some of the sweet fruitiness of the flesh, ultimately yielding a coffee that has more sweetness and body, with a slightly softened acidity. Continue Reading
