We really enjoyed having José Guillermo Alvarez and María de Los Angeles Alvarez’s SL28 varietal on the counter last year and are thrilled to have it available again.
We really enjoyed having José Guillermo Alvarez and María de Los Angeles Alvarez’s SL28 varietal on the counter last year and are thrilled to have it available again.
Unavailable
About
Profile
SL28 seeds were first germinated at Malacara A in 2015. These seedlings developed into full trees from which the next seedstock was collected, germinated, and planted out on plot (tablón) five. Most farms will have coffee nurseries and development plots of their own, but there is still a thriving market in seedstock and seedlings. Each year, the farm will select coffee fruit from the middle branch sections of particularly well performing trees. The fruit is processed to seed and sold, or germinated into tiny plants, and then sold. Every farm requires new seed every year to grow onto mature trees which replace older less productive plants. We will have this shipment of Tablón 5 until around the beginning of November when it will be replaced on the counter by the Red Bourbon from Malacara.
- Process
- Traditional Washed Process
- Varietal
- SL28
- Region
- Apaneca - Ilamatepec
Grind Guide
Cafetière
A coarse grind also suitable for cold brew. We use the word cafetière, but this can also be referred to as a French press, plunger or press pot.
Aeropress slow
Suitable for making a long, filter style coffee, often brewed for a few minutes. Similar to our paper filter setting.
Filter
This is suitable for our paper filters and ceramic or plastic cones, along with other brands such as V60, Clever dripper and Melitta.
Stovetop
This is an espresso style grind suitable for use in hob top espresso pots such as a Bialetti or Grunwerg. Sometimes referred to as a moka pot.
Aeropress fast
This is also an espresso style grind ideal for brewing a short, concentrated, espresso style coffee in an Aeropress.
Domestic espresso
A fine grind for using in your home espresso machine. Grind requirements will vary depending on brand and model, but this setting aims to work for the majority of home setups.
Whole beans
For use in your home grinder!