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Zoom El Salvador Finca Margarita Pacamara (PRE-ORDER EXCLUSIVE)
Zoom El Salvador Finca Margarita Pacamara (PRE-ORDER EXCLUSIVE)

El Salvador Finca Margarita Pacamara (PRE-ORDER EXCLUSIVE)

£15.50
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A world exclusive to North Star, made available to us thanks to our investment in Maria's processing infrastructure, this delicious washed lot sparkles in the cup delivering phenomenal character.


Expect : Peach Sherbert, Jasmine, Mango Yoghurt
Enjoy with : Without Milk
Process : Washed


There are now only 50 bags of this incredibly special lot available. Any other products purchased in the same order will be shipped once the Pacamara has been roasted, packed and is ready to be dispatched on the 8th April.

Location: Chalatenango, Northern El Salvador
Altitude: 1,400-1,600 metres above sea level
Preparation: Washed
Varietal: Pacamara
Owners: María Zoila Piñeda

Suited for : Chemex, Espresso, French Press, Pour Over, Stove Top
Enjoy : Without Milk

Pour Over
Grind Setting: Medium
Brew Time: 2 minutes
Coffee:Water 17g - 250ml

Espresso
Grind Setting: Fine
Brew Time: 26-30 seconds
Dose:Brewed Weight 18g dose : 36-38g yield

French Press
Grind Setting: Coarse
Brew Time: 4 minutes
Coffee:Water 17g : 250ml

Stove Top
Grind Setting: Fine (slightly coarser than for espresso, finer than an Aeropress)
Brew Time: Dependent on size and heating source
Coffee:Water 20g : 250ml (though dependent on size of Stove Top)

Chemex
Grind Setting: Very Coarse
Brew Time: 5 minutes (for a litre of coffee)
Coffee:Water 60g : 1L

Brew Guides

Size
Grind Size

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This Coffee's Story

The super-sized pacamara varietal is well-known for dominating many a Cup of Excellence competition in El Salvador due to its outstanding potential for achieving exceptional cup quality when grown at high altitude. The only caveat being that crops can yield less fruit and are generally more susceptible to disease and pests. Upon tasting Maria’s then honey-processed pacamara back in 2019, our host from Caravela informed us that past lots had reached scores of up to a tongue tingling 90 however the quality of the green coffee was inconsistent and unfortunately marked down accordingly.

Finca Margarita has since been the focus of North Star’s first funded infrastructure project alongside our friends and export partners Caravela. We are now into the third year of said project and in addition to the raised beds built in phase 1, Maria’s farm is now home to a new de-pulper and improved fermentation tanks which are helping to transform processing operations on the farm with respect to both yield and quality. Step forward this year's pacamara harvest which is edible proof of the impact the project is having.

We are beyond excited to welcome back this extra special washed micro lot for a third year. Expect a bright and juicy flavour profile with a delicate floral hit, creamy body and sweet stone fruit notes. It’s a fruit forward, bold and characterful delight that is definitely not one to be missed. There’s limited availability of this stunner so grab a bag whilst you can!

Shipping Info

Delivery Times

Once you have placed your order, you will receive an email to confirm it is being processed and then another one to let you know when it has been dispatched. We are currently operating with 3 working day lead time to process your order once you have placed it. 

Royal Mail 2nd class tracked postage is included for orders over £25. Orders under £25 will add £4.10 for 2nd class tracked postage. Alternatively, you have the option to include 1st class tracked postage for £5.

Local Pick Ups

Local pickups take place from the Roastery on Tong Road. Please note our shutter doors will be down for security and temperature reasons but we are always in Monday-Friday between 9 and 5pm – just ring the doorbell on arrival

Packaging Info

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Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

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steve dickinson
Brilliantly fruity & uplifting!!!

As always, I read what's on the bag after tasting it. I read Peach ( it is UNDENIABLY there), Mango ( I disagreed... not that sweet... a sharper fruit?) & Rose ( I'd NOT spotted it, but subsequently picked it up in after-taste). However, the description on the shop-site WAS a better description. Scrub the Mango, it was definitely CHERRY in there!!!
The combination of sharpish peaches & red cherries really does make this a really uplifting brew with plenty of zinginess & a really positive fruitiness!!!
A BRILLIANT coffee when you need a 'lift'!!! Currently my 'Early-2023' favourite coffee & one I'll be purchasing again & again as long as it's available.

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Samuel Taylor
Bright morning coffee

Lovely change from Chelazos. Sweet and floral. Good on v60.

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