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Symmetry Coffee Roasters

EL SALVADOR | LOS NARANJOS WASHED

EL SALVADOR | LOS NARANJOS WASHED

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  • COUNTRY: EL SALVADOR
    DEPARTMENT: CHALATENANGO
    MUNICIPALITY: LA PALMA
    FARM: LOS NARANJOS
    PRODUCER: MIGUEL ANGEL PORTILLO
    ELEVATION: 1288 m.a.s.l.
    VARIETAL: PACAS, CATIMOR & PACAMARA
    PROCESS: WASHED WITH 15 DAY BED DRYING
    IMPORTER: CARAVELA
  • CUPPING NOTES:
    BRAZIL NUT
    TOFFEE
    PLUM
    CHOC BLUEBERRIES
  • MEDIUM ROAST
    FOR ESPRESSO AND MILK BASED COFFEE



ABOUT THE FARM & FARMER

Miguel Portillo began growing coffee thanks to his grandfather, who taught him about coffee cultivation. After his grandfather’s passing, Miguel and his brother inherited some land he owned. Thus, Miguel decided to grow coffee, and it’s been three decades now, which has been possible with his family’s support. For example, his wife, Rosa Elida Aguilar and daughters help harvest and dry the coffee, while his son helps with field work and now owns a small plot of land. In addition to coffee, Miguel and his family grow pineapples, bananas, izote flowers (the national flower of El Salvador) and plantains.

To produce high-quality coffee, Miguel relies on selective harvesting. Typically, the coffee undergoes a 24-hour fermentation in cherry, and later on, they continue to pulp the coffee. The wet parchment with the mucilage layer undergoes another 24-hour fermentation (without water) in cement tanks. The coffee is then washed and transferred to drying beds. In previous years, Miguel used concrete patios for drying, which took 9–10 days. However, for the 2023 harvest, he successfully implemented drying beds, extending drying times to 12–15 days, depending on weather conditions. This represents a milestone for Miguel and his family. In the future, Miguel would like to improve the drying process by expanding the drying area by increasing the number of drying beds. In this way, his son can also dry the coffee. The first harvest will be in 2024, and Miguel hopes he will sell his coffee through Caravela.

Finally, Miguel is proud of his farm, which has been his family’s primary source of income for many years. It has allowed him to grow and honor his grandfather’s legacy. “I am incredibly proud to produce specialty coffee, and I always welcome visitors to my farm if they want to learn more.”

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        FAQ

        When will I receive my coffee?

        Our coffee is sent via Australia Post .
        Tracking services are provided and you will receive your tracking number once we dispatch your order.

        Parcel Post by AustPost normally takes under 6 business days and Express Post by AustPost normally under 3 business days.

        Upon receiving your order, we generally send your order out within two business days as we aim for you to have the freshest roast possible.

        We do have roast schedule's and some orders may be delayed waiting for those roast days - we will let you know if there's any lengthy delays.

        Please allow extra time over public holidays or during major holiday periods and weekends.

        Please note if you order later than Thursday, your order might not be able to arrive until Tuesday the following week.

        Please understand drivers are human, some errors can happen. When it happens, don't hesitate and contact us at hello@symmetrycoffeeroasters.com.au   or "Chat with us" from the website.

        Can I pickup my coffee?

        Yes, you are more than welcome.
        Mon - Fri 7:30am-3pm
        +
        Sat 8am-2pm.

        Walk through "Little Things Cafe" you will find your order to the right as you enter the roastery gates on a black steel shelf with your name/# stickered on your parcel.

        *Sundays and Public Holidays access are closed

        Place your order, then give us some time to roast and pack for you (usually less than two business days).

        Once received ready for pickup notification, come in, check in, and say hi to either Matty or Po.

        Can you grind my coffee?

        Sorry, we sell whole beans only.

         
        The reason being is that pre-grinding freshly roasted coffee means that it affects the integrity of the coffee and this makes the coffee expire a lot faster. It's like having artisan bread being pre-sliced or a piece of fruit being left out in the sun!

        I have other questions

        Send us your queries from our website "chat with us" function, our roasters Matty & Po will get back to you as soon as possible, if they are not online, you will get an email response.

        For wholesale interests or collaboration with us please send us an email to hello@symmetrycoffeeroasters.com.au