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

Los Tres Potros is a vibrant natural-processed Pacamara with tasting notes of fresh hazelnut, red apple, red currant, and zeste of orange. Grown in the highlands of Ahuachapán, this coffee offers a sweet and floral cup with a solid body and a spicy aftertaste. A true reflection of El Salvador’s specialty coffee potential, perfect for filter brewing.

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Know your coffee's origin

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Ahuachapán Region

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Roasting process

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How to enjoy this coffee

1. Know your coffee's origin

At OR Coffee Roasters, we believe that understanding your coffee’s story deepens your appreciation for every cup. Los Tres Potros comes from the farm of Don Carlos and Hedardo Méndez, located in the Ahuachapán region of western El Salvador, between the towns of Apaneca and Ataco, at an altitude between 1,300 and 1,450 MASL.

They cultivate their Pacamara variety strictly under the shade of native trees, while sustainably managing water resources through rainwater collection. Their family’s finca specializes in producing high-quality coffee, and during the harvest season, they employ around 20 people to handle the processing with care and precision.

Ahuachapán region

Ahuachapán, situated along El Salvador’s western volcanic corridor, is one of the country’s most renowned coffee-producing regions. With its high elevation, fertile volcanic soil, and cool climate, it offers ideal conditions for growing complex and flavorful coffees like Pacamara — a hybrid variety known for its large bean size and unique cup profiles.

Producers in this region, like Don Carlos and Hedardo Méndez, often combine traditional knowledge with sustainable practices, resulting in consistently exceptional coffees that reflect the character of the land and community.

3. Roasting process

Los Tres Potros is made up of Pacamara beans — a variety known for its exceptionally large size and lower density. This unique structure calls for a gentle roasting approach. To preserve the coffee’s natural sweetness and avoid burning the sugars, we roast at a lower temperature. The total roast time remains between 7 and 9 minutes, resulting in a clean and vibrant light roast, ideal for filter brewing.

4. How to enjoy this coffee

Los Tres Potros is perfect for filter brewing methods like the V60, Chemex, or batch brewer. These methods emphasize the coffee’s red apple and currant notes, the creamy hazelnut body, and its zesty orange finish.

To enjoy the full complexity, we recommend using a slightly lower brew temperature (around 92–94°C) to bring out the citric acidity and floral undertones. Whether you’re sipping slowly or sharing with friends, this coffee offers a dynamic and satisfying cup that evolves as it cools.

Los Tres Potros for filter