Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters
El Salvador Las Mercedes

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Dallas, Texas

4.50(1)

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Roast Level: Light Medium
Bean Source Country: El Salvador
Bean Source Region: Usulutan
Varietal: Pacamara

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Traits: toffee mango plum

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    Theodore (Ted) Chan, Managing Editor

    1106 roasts rated, avg score of 4.28

    4.50 - Average

    4.00 - Finish

    4.50 - Flavor

    4.50 - Acidity

    4.50 - Balance

    The notes here from the roaster here mango, toffee, and plum are not far off.

    I get pomegranate up front and then caramel. The caramel is somewhat persistent, and it was the last note on the palate for me. It trails off a little bit towards the end, where it could use some bright acidity.

    There's a lot of natural sweetness here and a rich and somewhat viscous mouthfeel. Overall, it's pretty smooth and a lovely coffee.

    Cupping Method:I had this at a small coffee bar in Dallas called Stupid Good Coffee. The barista seemed quite skilled and used a Chemex.

    Traits: caramel black tea pomegranate red plum
    2 months ago · See more from Theodore (Ted)

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Roast Level: Light Medium
A Light Medium Roast coffee, sometimes referred to as a "City Roast" or "American Roast," lies between a light and medium roast. This roast level strikes a balance by preserving the coffee bean's unique characteristics while allowing for a moderate development of body and flavor. The beans have a medium brown color, exhibiting a slight sheen of oils, providing a more balanced and nuanced flavor profile. A Light Medium Roast typically highlights the coffee's inherent fruity, floral, or citrus notes, while also providing some of the deeper, richer flavors associated with medium roasts.
Bean Source Country: El Salvador
The unique flavor profiles of Salvadorian coffees often feature notes of chocolate, caramel, and tropical fruit, with bright acidity, making them a favorite among connoisseurs. The coffee-growing areas of El Salvador are characterized by volcanic slopes, high altitudes, and fertile soil, providing ideal conditions for the cultivation of high-quality coffee beans.
Bean Source Region: Usulutan
Usulután coffee is deeply influenced by the terroir of its eastern El Salvador origin, a region distinguished by its volcanic soils and a distinctive microclimate. These volcanic soils, rich in minerals and nutrients, lend Usulután beans a unique depth and complexity of flavor. The balance of rainfall, altitude, and the shadowing canopy of native trees further refine its character, producing a coffee that boasts a medium to full body with an undertone of chocolate and caramel. The mild citrus acidity can be attributed to the nuanced soil pH levels, while the silky mouthfeel is a testament to the perfect harmony of the region's climate and terrain.

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