Discover the essence of our El Salvador Los 3 Potros: A specialty coffee from El Salvador for filter

Los 3 Potros is a beautiful example of the best of El Salvadoran coffee. Grown at Finca Los Tres Potros by Carlos Mendes, this coffee shines with its natural processing, offering a well-balanced flavor profile with floral and fruity notes like tea rose, violet, and cassis. Its high acidity and Pacamara variety make it a vibrant cup, perfect for filter brewing.

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Know your coffee's origin

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Finca Los 3 Potros

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Roasting process

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How to enjoy this coffee

1. Know your coffee's origin

1. Know your coffee's origin

El Salvador’s coffee production is unique, with many producers owning and processing their own land instead of working through cooperatives. Carlos Mendes, the owner of Finca Los Tres Potros, is not only a passionate coffee farmer but also a lawyer. His family has a deep history in coffee production, and driven by his love for the craft, he started regrowing coffee plants and experimenting with various processes. Although natural processing was once rare in El Salvador, Carlos has pioneered this method, focusing on producing high-quality natural coffees, occasionally experimenting with honey processing.

2. Finca Los 3 Potros

2. Finca Los 3 Potros

Finca Los Tres Potros is located in the rolling hills of El Salvador, where ideal growing conditions meet Carlos Mendes’ dedication to quality. The farm focuses on the unique Pacamara variety, known for its large beans and distinctive flavors. Each batch is carefully processed on the farm, with the natural (unwashed) method being Carlos’s specialty. This method allows the coffee cherry to dry on the bean, resulting in a fruity, complex cup.

3. Roasting process

3. Roasting process

The floral and fruity notes of this coffee are best enhanced by a light roast, perfect for filter brewing. At OR Coffee Roasters, we create a custom roast profile for this coffee to highlight its tea rose and violet aromas and the juicy, cassis-like acidity. A lighter roast brings out the well-balanced sweetness and high acidity, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy nuanced flavors in their cup.

4. How to enjoy this coffee

4. How to enjoy this coffee

Los 3 Potros is roasted for filter brewing, where its fruity and floral characteristics truly shine. We love brewing it on a V60 to bring out its delicate balance of sweetness and acidity. For a more textured and fuller cup, try brewing on a Kalita, which will enhance the body and complexity of the flavors. The coffee’s floral notes and crisp acidity make it a perfect choice for slow, mindful sipping.

Tasting this coffee for the first time, we were captivated by its elegant floral bouquet, balanced with a juicy, fruity body and a lively acidity. Perfect for filter brews, it’s a coffee you’ll want to savor in every sip.