This Red Bourbon coffee is produced by Emilio López Diaz and Jose Roberto Santamaria at Finca Las Isabellas in the Apaneca Ilamatepec region of El Salvador. Grown at an altitude of 900 to 1,340 meters, this coffee is traditionally washed, involving submerged fermentation for 16-24 hours followed by 10-12 days of patio drying. The flavor profile features notes of caramel, milk chocolate, green apple, red currant, plum, orange, and lime, characterized by a smooth and creamy body with balanced citrus-like acidity.
Origin
Apaneca Ilamatepec (El Salvador)
Flavor Notes
Caramelized, Orange, Lime, Green Apple, Red Currant, Plum
Idle Hands Roasting Company is a specialty roastery in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 2021 with a focus on traceability and direct producer relationships. The company sources from individual farms and washing stations, with particular depth in Ethiopia's Gedeo Zone and relationships extending into Colombia and Guatemala. Idle Hands participates in coffee competitions and Cup of Excellence auctions to secure exceptional lots, and the lineup features washed Geisha varieties and other high scoring single origins. The roastery publishes an annual report detailing its sourcing and impact, reflecting a commitment to transparency that runs through every part of the operation.
