Los Pirineos
El Salvador
Gilberto Baraona was the head of a family business with over 130 years of tradition in specialty coffee. They are renowned coffee producers in El Salvador having won numerous awards, and we're so happy to be continually bringing their coffees to you every year!
Producer Relationships / Los Pirineos
A Visionary
Gilberto was an innovative leader in coffee globally. He constantly pushed the boundaries of what was possible with coffee, with quality at the forefront. We have been proud to work with Gilberto since 2017 and we will continue to get fresh crops from the family's farm in Usulután.
Sadly, Gilberto passed away in 2020. He will be missed by us and everyone who knew him in the coffee community, and beyond.
Our timeline
2017
Our first ever lots from Gilberto - including washed and honey processes! With the washed getting featured in Caffiene Magazine!
Washed Pacamara
Blackcurrant, Mango, Fig & Honey
Honey Pacamara
Kiwi, Pear, Honeydew & Lychee
2018
This year we roasted three different processes with both pacamara & red bourbon varietals!
Black Honey Pacamara
Sweet Fig, Sticky Caramel & Hops
Natural Pacamara
Stewed Plums, Cherry & Dark Chocolate
Washed Red Bourbon
Blackcurrant, Black Tea, Honey & Milk Chocolate
2019
For the third straight year, we had yet another incredible coffee from Gilberto and his family!
Natural Red Bourbon
Kiwi, Papaya, Brown Sugar & Spiced Rum
2020 / 21
In what was a very turbulent time period around the world, the Baraona family produced two amazing black & red honey pacamaras!
Black Honey Pacamara
Almond, Lemon, Black Tea & Florals
Red Honey Anaerobic Orange Pacamara
Apricot, Mango, Jasmine & Red Berries
2022
Our latest lot from the Los Pirineos farm is a honey processed pacamara.
Honey Pacamara
Stone Fruit, Toffee & Black Tea
Pacamara Varietal
Gilberto’s work with the Pacamara varietal is sought-after the world over, and for good reason. For a naturally processed coffee, it is incredibly clean and well processed, with aromatic orange top notes and a creamy, moreish body.
The Baraona family are experts in cultivating and propagating this variety and they have the only WCR certified nursery to sell the seeds.
When can I buy this coffee?
Los Pirineos coffees are harvested between December & April, meaning after processing, milling, drying, packing and shipping, we tend to receive our greens between December and January and will hold them for around three months. If you're not here then, check out our current line up.
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