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Symmetry Coffee Roasters

EL SALVADOR | PLAN DEL HOYO WASHED | LIGHT ROAST

EL SALVADOR | PLAN DEL HOYO WASHED | LIGHT ROAST

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  • COUNTRY: EL SALVADOR
    REGION: APANECA, LLAMATEPEC
    OWNERS: FRANCISCO R.R. DE SOLA Y SUSANA DE SOLA FUNSTEN
    FARM: PLAN DEL HOYO
    ELEVATION: 1750 - 2000 m.a.s.l
    VARIETAL: SL28
    PROCESS: WASHED
    IMPORTER: PROJECT ORIGIN

  • CUPPING NOTES:
    YELLOW STONE FRUIT
    BROWN SUGAR
    CHAMOMILE TEA

  • LIGHT ROAST
    FOR FILTER COFFEE AND BATCH BREW

ABOUT THE COFFEE / REGION

Coffee producer Francisco R.R. de Sola wasn’t originally into coffee agriculture. In fact, he worked for the Sola Group for 48 years, investing in a wide range of services and products across El Salvador. It was in 2015, just before retirement, that he decided to plant coffee in Plan del Hoyo, and has had assistance from the El Salvador Agricultural Department. 

The farms history, and Francisco R.R.’s journey is rich in history. The farm land was purchased by his father, Francisco de Sola Maduro, back in 1957, and primarily used for angus cattle with a dabble of fruits and birds. However, Francisco R.R. and his sister Susana were forced to sell the cattle and leave El Salvador when civil war occurred in 1980. Once the peace accords were signed, Francisco R.R. took leadership of the farm and turned the focus to wood production. But the story of Plan del Hoyo doesn’t end there. In 2005, the Lamatepec Volcano erupted, forcing Plan del Hoyo to diversify its crops. 

His most recent endeavor was the cultivation of coffee, from 2015,  and his work has been recognised by roasters ever since. If you need proof of this farm’s value, look to 2023 COE results. Francisco R.R. views improvements in quality and in production as two individual elements, and strives to improve on both in an ongoing manner. Plan del Hoyo is said to be an unbelievably beautiful farm and a great escape from the city life. Francisco R.R. and Susana like to invite roasters to visit them, and see the work they have done over not just their coffee lifetime, but its full history.

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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 - Sat 7:30am-2:30pm
        Sundays and Public Holidays access are closed


        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.

        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