El Salvador Dark Roast - Ruta del Añil

Flavor Profile: Bold and bittersweet with dark chocolate, molasses, and toasted nuts.
Origin: Finca Miravailles, Apaneca, El Salvador
Roast Level: Dark
Elevation: 1,250–1,550 meters
Cultivar: Bourbon
Process: Washed

A Journey Along the Ruta del Añil

This dark roast from Finca Miravailles pushes the Bourbon into heavier territory. The washed processing provides a stable base for the dark chocolate and molasses to build on without turning ashy or bitter. Toasted nuts round out the finish and give it weight. It's a full-bodied cup that rewards you for drinking it slow.

The Ruta del Añil traces through the towns that built their economies on indigo production during the colonial era. Añil, the deep blue dye extracted from local plants, was one of El Salvador's most valuable exports for centuries before coffee took over. The trade routes that carried indigo to port eventually carried coffee instead, and many of the same families and farms made that transition. This roast is named for that history.

Brewing suggestions: Drip or French press suit this roast well. It also pulls a solid espresso shot if you're making lattes or cappuccinos.