Ebru Lacon El Salvador Bourbon Coffee
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Ebru Lacon El Salvador Bourbon Coffee: Product and Preparation Guide
Built around cocoa, brown sugar, and a nutty finish, Ebru Lacon El Salvador Bourbon Coffee comes from Ahuachapán, Apaneca-Ilamatepec range, El Salvador. The documented roast is Not published by the supplier. Volcanic ash from the Santa Ana and Izalco area and distinct wet and dry seasons support slow cherry maturation. This page keeps verified product facts separate from general preparation guidance so customers can choose, store, and serve it with realistic expectations.
Verified Product Profile
| Roast or format | Not published by the supplier |
|---|---|
| Origin | Ahuachapán, Apaneca-Ilamatepec range, El Salvador |
| Producer | Producer not specified |
| Process | Not published by the supplier |
| Cultivar | Bourbon |
| Elevation | About 1,372 meters |
| Flavor profile | cocoa, brown sugar, and a nutty finish |
| Available formats | 12 oz, 2 lb, or 5 lb, depending on the listed variants |
Flavor, Format, and Freshness
The tasting descriptors are sensory reference points, not added flavors. Roast development and processing affect solubility, body, acidity, clarity, and finish. Ebru Lacon El Salvador Bourbon Coffee is described with cocoa, brown sugar, and a nutty finish. Keep the package sealed, cool, and dry. Grind whole beans immediately before brewing; for preground coffee, reduce exposure to air and moisture after opening.
Preparation and Dialing Guidance
Begin near a 1:16 brew ratio: 20 g coffee to 320 g water at 198–203°F. A medium grind and three-to-four-minute contact time suit drip or immersion. Change one variable at a time so sweetness, body, acidity, clarity, and finish remain comparable.
Taste after the coffee cools slightly. Under-extraction often appears as sharp acidity, weak sweetness, or a short finish; over-extraction can become bitter or drying. Weigh dose and beverage yield, keep the brew ratio stable, and change one variable at a time.
Choosing the Right Format
Whole bean gives the greatest control over extraction. Select preground coffee only when the grind matches the brewer; espresso, drip, pour-over, and French press settings are not interchangeable. Compare it with other products in the Specialty Coffee collection. For repeatable grinding, the Turin DF64 Gen 2.7 supports small, measurable grind changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this product taste like?
The documented profile is cocoa, brown sugar, and a nutty finish. Descriptors are reference points rather than a guarantee that every preparation will taste identical.
What is the roast or product format?
Not published by the supplier. When the supplier does not publish a formal roast level, this page says so.
Where is it from?
Ahuachapán, Apaneca-Ilamatepec range, El Salvador.
How was it processed?
Not published by the supplier. No additional processing claims are inferred.
How should I prepare it?
Use the method above as a starting point and follow the package directions when they are more specific.
How should I store it?
Keep the unopened product cool and dry. After opening, reseal it promptly and follow any refrigeration instructions on the package.
Consistency and Evaluation
Freshly roasted coffee releases carbon dioxide, so a short degassing rest can improve extraction consistency, especially for espresso. Use filtered water with enough mineral content for extraction, weigh coffee and water, and keep dose and brew ratio fixed while evaluating grind. For pour-over, a fast drawdown usually calls for a finer setting; a stalled bed calls for a coarser setting or gentler agitation.
Reading the Cup
Compare the first hot sip with the cooler cup because heat can hide sweetness and finer aromatics. Note fragrance, flavor, acidity, body, aftertaste, and overall balance before changing the recipe. If milk or sweetener is part of your routine, taste the coffee black first and then prepare it your usual way.
Package Size and Use Rate
Larger bags suit high-volume households and offices, while smaller packages help occasional drinkers preserve aromatics. Divide bulk coffee into well-sealed portions and open one at a time. Keep unopened portions away from heat, direct light, moisture, and strongly scented foods.
Water and Equipment Care
Filtered water and clean equipment make recipe changes easier to interpret. Rinse paper filters, preheat the brewer, and remove old coffee oils from grinders, baskets, servers, and carafes. Record coffee dose, water weight, temperature, grind setting, contact time, and final beverage yield. Those notes help reproduce a balanced cup and distinguish a bean change from a technique change.
Green Coffee and Roasted Coffee does not qualify for free shipping. Shipping costs are set by our roaster partners. Coffee orders are shipped directly from the roaster partner.
