When we cupped their fresh crop this year, two coffees really peaked our interest: the natural bourbon and natural pacas. But they tasted even better together! Mario graciously blended these coffees for us and we’re grateful to it send out to y’all’s mugs. This coffee was dried for 23 days on African beds. It’s clean, crisp, and crazy sweet, reminding us of citrus soda, key lime pie, and tamarind candy.
Mario Valiente is a long time direct trade partner with West Oak. Also lovingly called by the nickname “Don Cigarrillo”, the Lord Cigarette and West Oak Coffee share a similar approach to life and career: we take work seriously, but don’t take ourselves seriously. At sundown, there’s nothing more satisfying than knowing you worked hard–put forth the best fruit you had to offer. If you can say that, having a good time comes easy because there’s no greater critic than ourselves! We’ve worked with the Valiente’s since 2015, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to bring their coffees in every year. Their farm, Finca Colomba, is in Santa Ana, and it really is a hidden gem. At 1500 MASL, they produce a wide array of coffees: Pacas, Bourbon, Pacamara, Gesha, and SL-28. A particular reason we enjoy working with the Valiente’s is due to their collaborative spirit. They’re always willing to find new ways to experiment in their processes for the sake of maximizing flavor. Ferment the coffee with pineapples? Sure, why not! Ferment the coffee at 35 degrees for a week? Let’s see what it does! Did somebody say wash the coffee with orange juice? Mario did! They’re constantly, and methodically, testing out new methods, and quite frankly, it always leads to success. We just hope they don’t forget about us little guys when they become famous.
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El Salvador – Valiente: Mountain Brew Natural
$16.25 – $74.00
When we cupped their fresh crop this year, two coffees really peaked our interest: the natural bourbon and natural pacas. But they tasted even better together! Mario graciously blended these coffees for us and we’re grateful to it send out to y’all’s mugs. This coffee was dried for 23 days on African beds. It’s clean, crisp, and crazy sweet, reminding us of citrus soda, key lime pie, and tamarind candy.
Grape, Tamarind Candy, Honey, Brown Sugar
Description
NOTES
Body
Syrupy
Acidity
Grape, Tamarind
Sweetness
Honey, Brown Sugar
Finish
Coats the tongue
VARIETY
Bourbon, Pacas
PROCESS
Natural
FERMENT
None
HARVEST
2020
PRODUCER
Mario Valiente
FARM
Café Colomba
ALTITUDE
1500 M a.s.l.
REGION
Santa Ana
COUNTRY
El Salvador
CERTIFICATION
Direct Trade
MARIO VALIENTE at CAFÉ COLOMBA
El Salvador
Mario Valiente is a long time direct trade partner with West Oak. Also lovingly called by the nickname “Don Cigarrillo”, the Lord Cigarette and West Oak Coffee share a similar approach to life and career: we take work seriously, but don’t take ourselves seriously. At sundown, there’s nothing more satisfying than knowing you worked hard–put forth the best fruit you had to offer. If you can say that, having a good time comes easy because there’s no greater critic than ourselves!
We’ve worked with the Valiente’s since 2015, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to bring their coffees in every year. Their farm, Finca Colomba, is in Santa Ana, and it really is a hidden gem. At 1500 MASL, they produce a wide array of coffees: Pacas, Bourbon, Pacamara, Gesha, and SL-28. A particular reason we enjoy working with the Valiente’s is due to their collaborative spirit. They’re always willing to find new ways to experiment in their processes for the sake of maximizing flavor. Ferment the coffee with pineapples? Sure, why not! Ferment the coffee at 35 degrees for a week? Let’s see what it does! Did somebody say wash the coffee with orange juice? Mario did! They’re constantly, and methodically, testing out new methods, and quite frankly, it always leads to success. We just hope they don’t forget about us little guys when they become famous.
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