El Salvador, Santa Ana SHG (Strictly High Grown)
Specialty Cup Score: 84.5
This Nerd Java El Salvador, SHG coffee has notes of Dark Chocolate, Caramel, Dried Fruit, Almond, Red Apple, and though it is naturally mid-acidic, we slow-roast this bean to perfection, reducing the acidity to a low 5pH for the Dark Roast and a 4.5 for the Blonde Roast.
El Salvador’s Santa Ana region is a treasure trove for coffee enthusiasts, producing some of the coffee. The region’s fertile volcanic soil and ideal climate are perfect conditions for cultivating high-quality Arabica coffee beans. The resulting coffees from Santa Ana a smooth, well-balanced flavor profile that is chocolaty and nutty. Learn more about this bean here.
This is the brand’s first Blonde Roast as well as a welcome addition to the long line of Dark Roasts. This naturally sweet coffee bean has a starting Green Coffee specialty cup score of 84.5. The Blonde roast has a solid low acidity of 4.5 on the Hydrion pH scale while the Dark Roast has a super low 5. This coffee in both Blonde or Dark and can easily be drunk black, even for non-black coffee drinkers. The notes in both the Blonde and Dark roasts are Dark Chocolate and Caramel, with a Dried Apricot undertone. The nutty Almond and Red Apple finish make this a dynamic and balanced cup of coffee that is sweet to the taste. The Blone roast brings the fruity notes to the forefront, while the Dark Roast brings out the Chocolate and Caramel.
Grind Options:
Whole Bean
Regular Drip Grind
Turkish Grind (+$5)
Espresso Grind (+$3)
Course Grind
Bag Options:
Our El Salvador Roasts are:
- Offered in Blonde and Dark roasts
- Mid-Acidity with a pH of 5 (Dark), 4.5 (Blonde)
- Balanced, full-bodied Gourmet Coffee
- Bright Dark Chocolate, Caramel, Dried Fruit, Almond, Red Apple
- Enjoy the coffee black or with add-ins
- Find out more about this coffee here
From the first sip, you will experience bright notes of chocolate with a nutty caramel side note, which combines beautifully with the dried apricot and brown sugar notes. This fresh-roasted coffee is a bright wakeup call to your day.
Sweetener, as well as milk or creamer of choice, brings out the individual flavors of the bean without watering down the cup.
If you like your coffee black, this roast will give you a subtle sweetness that enhances the overall cup.
- The grind is perfect for Single Serve (K-Cup), Drip Coffee Pot, Pour Over, and Iced Hot Coffee. Any way you take your coffee, this roast will not disappoint.
- Like to grind your own beans? Like Espresso and Cold Brew? Check out our whole bean option so you can grind your beans your way
Any way you take your coffee, this roast will not disappoint.
Ingredients: El Salvador SHG
Slow-roasted in small batches, you get the full flavor of the bean without compromise.
