Signature Gold
£16.95 – £53.85£6.72/250g
Roast:Medium-Dark
Available in:Aeropress Grind,Cafetière Grind,Espresso Grind,Filter Grind,Whole Beans
West Berkshire Roastery
| Format | Price | /250g |
|---|---|---|
| 500g | £16.95 | £8.47 |
| 1kg | from £26.95£33.90 | £6.74 |
| 2kg Best | £53.85£59.90 | £6.73 |
Rich & Full-bodied. Sourced and lovingly grown on Finca Santa Elena in the cloud forests of El Salvador some of the best coffee growing regions in the world.
Each yearly harvest, we buy the whole crop, meaning it’s not available anywhere else. Perfect for black & milky coffees.
Slow roasted to produce a smooth flavour and chocolatey sweetness. We roast to order, and aim to ship the very same day so you can enjoy it sooner. If you love coffee, this is for you.
"Delicious, a new favourite. Really lovely smooth brew. Nice and strong but not bitter. A new favourite for sure." - thank you Hannah!
Our promise? If you don’t enjoy this coffee, we’ll replace or refund you, quibble free.
In El Salvador, coffee farms have become a protective habitat - and one of the few remaining areas - of natural forests. All of Fernando’s plantations are Rainforest Alliance, Bird Friendly and organic certified, helping preserve a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna. These protected forests mean that 100 percent of the coffee plants are shade grown, ideal for the slow ripening of the cherries, which benefits the final cup flavour. Every step of the process on each farm is thoughtfully considered, with preservation at the heart of every decision.
Santa Elena farm sits at an impressive 1,850-1,900 metres above sea level, with the coffee mill located near Coatepeque Lake, at the base of the Apaneca Ilamatepec mountain range. The farm houses clay patios, maintaining the traditional method for drying coffee. Harvest usually occurs between December and April; Fernando employs 50 full-time workers, with 250 part-time, during cropping.
The combination of the high altitude of the farm, rich volcanic soil, and forest canopy means that Fernando has the key ingredients for growing coffee–but rather than rely on the landscape, he ensures that every step of the process is carried out with care.
After nine months of growth, the coffee is carefully hand-picked before undergoing five levels of sorting to ensure only perfectly ripe cherries are selected. It’s this kind of attention to detail that is reflected in the vibrancy of flavours, and the strong structure of the cup in Fernando’s coffees.
Region- Palo De Campana, Santa Ana, El Salvador
Growing Altitude- 1,850m above sea level
Variety- Bourbon (100% Arabica)
Milling Process- Washed / Natural
Aroma- Sweet
Flavour - Chocolate with caramel sweetness
SCA Score- 86 (speciality coffee association).
This coffee is produced using organic farming practices at origin. While we are no longer certified organic, the farmers do not use synthetic pesticides or fertilisers.