Notr 003 — El Salvador Cuzcachapa Specialty Coffee Beans
Notr 003 — El Salvador Cuzcachapa Specialty Coffee Beans
Notr 003 is a single-origin El Salvador Cuzcachapa specialty coffee (SHG Max), Rainforest Alliance certified and scored 85.5. The sweetness of raisin and molasses meets the bright fruit of pomegranate in a vibrant, balanced cup with a long, clean and robust finish. Washed, roasted medium and packed in Toronto, it is suited to espresso and filter brewing.
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Cup profile
Tasting notes
- Raisin
- Molasses
- Pomegranate
Cupping profile
- Body: Vibrant and lively
- Acidity: Bright
- Finish: Long, clean and robust
Brewing guide
Espresso
A starting recipe: 18 g of ground coffee for about 36 g of espresso in 25 to 30 seconds. Adjust the grind first: finer if the shot tastes sour, coarser if it tastes bitter.
Pour over and filter
Use about 1 part coffee to 16 parts water (for example 15 g to 240 g), a medium-fine grind and water at 92 to 96 °C. Aim for a total brew time of roughly 2:30 to 3:30.
AeroPress
15 g of coffee and 220 g of water at about 90 to 95 °C. Steep for 1.5 to 2 minutes, then press slowly.
French press
Use a 1:15 ratio and a coarse grind. Steep for 4 minutes, plunge and pour straight away.
These are starting points. Grind just before brewing and adjust to your taste.
About this coffee
Notr 003 is an El Salvador Cuzcachapa, graded SHG Max and Rainforest Alliance certified. It is washed, roasted medium and packed in Toronto, Canada, and scored 85.5, which places it in the excellent band of the specialty scale. To understand what the score means, read our guide to specialty coffee scores, and to see how processing shapes the cup, read washed vs natural coffee.
Specifications
- Origin: Single origin El Salvador
- Grade: SHG Max
- Certification: Rainforest Alliance
- Process: Washed
- Score: 85.5
- Roast: Medium
- 100% Arabica, whole bean
- Net weight: 250 g
- Roasted & packed in Toronto, Canada
Frequently asked questions
Is Notr 003 suitable for espresso?
Yes. It is roasted medium and suited to espresso and filter brewing. Our guide to choosing coffee beans for espresso at home explains what to look for.
What does a score of 85.5 mean?
On the 100-point specialty scale, 80 and above is specialty grade, and 85 to 89.99 is in the excellent band.
Is it whole bean?
Yes. It comes as 250 g of 100% Arabica whole bean coffee. Grind just before brewing for the best flavour.
Where is it roasted?
Notr 003 is roasted and packed in Toronto, Canada.
How should I store it?
Keep the bag sealed in a cool, dark place, away from heat, light and moisture, and avoid the fridge. For the best flavour, use it within about a month of opening.
Shipping
Free shipping within Canada. Orders are fulfilled and shipped directly by Amazon with Prime delivery, typically arriving the next business day.