El Salvador - Diego Baraona - Bourbon Elite Washed

A rare coffee heritage from El Salvador

The Bourbon Elite variety, planted over 100 years ago by Diego Baraona’s forefathers, is a testament to resilience and tradition. This coffee represents the unique history of El Salvador’s coffee industry, offering unparalleled sweetness and a clean, crisp flavor.

Coffee highlights

• Available sizes: 250g, 1kg
• Grind options: Whole beans or ground

Why choose El Salvador Bourbon Elite coffee?

1. A legacy of resilience

   Planted over a century ago, these Bourbon Elite plants have survived decades of challenges, reflecting the dedication and perseverance of Diego Baraona.

2. Unparalleled sweetness

   The Bourbon variety is renowned for its exceptional sweetness, making it a rarity in the modern coffee world.

3. Innovative washing process

   The demucilager method ensures a clean flavor profile, highlighting sweetness while reducing acidity for a balanced and satisfying cup.

Brewing tips for El Salvador Bourbon Elite coffee

Enjoy this unique coffee with the following brewing methods:

• Filter coffee: Use a 1:17 ratio for a crisp and clean cup.
• Espresso: Brew with a 1:2 ratio to emphasize its sweetness and balance.

From farm to coffee cup – the story of Bourbon Elite

The Bourbon Elite variety is a direct mutation of Typica, historically prevalent in El Salvador. While many farms have replaced these plants with more modern varieties due to coffee leaf rust, Diego Baraona has chosen to preserve his family’s legacy by maintaining these century-old plants.

This lot undergoes a meticulous washing process using a demucilager, which removes the coffee’s mucilage with centrifugal force instead of fermentation. After washing, the beans are dried on raised beds for 10–14 days and rested in hermetically sealed bags for three months. This careful handling results in a coffee that is both clean and sweet, with a flavor profile that pays homage to its origins.

Coffee roasting details

To enhance the sweetness and highlight the clean flavor of the Bourbon Elite, this coffee is a light-medium roast, 2/5 on our scale. This means you can brew it both as filter and espresso without making compromise on flavour.

• Roast profile: Light to medium roast to balance sweetness and acidity.

Ethical and sustainable practices

Diego Baraona’s farm integrates traditional farming with modern processing techniques. The coffee is hand-sorted and packed on-site to maintain the highest quality standards. By preserving these historic plants, the farm honors the heritage of El Salvador’s coffee while supporting sustainable practices.