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

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 espresso.

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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

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

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

This coffee's rich and complex notes are best highlighted by an espresso roast. At OR Coffee Roasters, we create a custom roast profile that emphasizes its dark chocolate and toasted almond notes together with a red fruit round acidity. This roast brings out a full body and a syrupy sweetness, making it an excellent choice for a bold, classic espresso with a smooth finish.

4. How to enjoy this coffee

Los 3 Potros is roasted for espresso, where its fruity and floral characteristics truly shine. We love its delicate balance of sweetness and acidity. For a more textured and fuller cup, try extracting it 2 to 3 weeks after the roast date 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.

Los 3 Potros for espresso