Blend Espresso

EL SALVADOR Espresso Blend FCCO BY SAIL

☕ A generous Salvadoran espresso — dark chocolate, cherry and sweet warmth

Farm / Project : FCCO by Sail – 7 smallholder producers

Region : Chalatenango (La Palma, San Ignacio)

Altitude : 1,400 – 1,800 m

Species : Arabica

Variety : Blend

Harvest : December – March

Harvest method : Hand-picked

Process : Washed 75% / Natural 25%

Drying : Patio – 12 days

Transport : Cargo sailboat – FCCO by Sail

SCA Score : 83.25

Tasting notes : Brown sugar, dark chocolate, cherry, nuts, fermented

About this coffee

In the lush highlands of Chalatenango, seven smallholder families have been cultivating coffee for generations. Their farms, nestled between 1,400 and 1,800 metres under 60 to 75% natural shade canopy — ingas, pines, cypresses, cedars and fruit trees — benefit from fertile soils and a commitment to sustainable farming. No herbicides are used, fertilisation balances mineral and organic inputs, and traceability is a cornerstone of every harvest.

The blend is the result of meticulous work: 75% washed coffees for clarity and structure, 25% natural-processed coffees dried twelve days on patios for roundness and fruit. Seven farms, carefully selected and balanced to deliver a consistent, harmonious cup from roast to roast.

This coffee crossed the Atlantic under sail, via the FCCO by Sail network. Each journey reduces the carbon footprint by 70 to 90% compared to a conventional cargo ship, with ventilated holds and controlled temperatures to preserve aromatic integrity — all in around 20 days, versus 45 on a motorised freighter.

In the espresso, the result is warm and generous: brown sugar and dark chocolate build a rich, enduring base; cherry and a subtle fermented note bring brightness and complexity; nutty undertones linger in the finish. Equally rewarding as a straight shot or as the foundation of milk-based drinks.