SAN SAL SUAVE
 
Pronunciation: [San-Sal Swah-veh]
Translation: 'The Smooth Saint of Salvador'
Origin: Brazil, El Salvador, India
 
The Flavour Profile:
San Sal Suave is the darker brooding sibling of our Sundari blend designed for those who seek intensity without astringency. It pushes the boundaries of roast development to create a cup of immense weight and nocturnal depth.
 
The Opening: The initial sensation is one of profound depth dominated by notes of toasted walnut and high cacao dark chocolate. The acidity is virtually non existent having been roasted out to leave a smooth bass heavy profile.
The Body: This is a coffee of maximum viscosity. The inclusion of Indian beans creates a thick syrupy texture that coats the palate while the honey processed El Salvador beans add a layer of caramelised smoothness that prevents the roast from feeling harsh.
The Finish: The finish is powerful and enduring. It leaves a coating sensation of burnt sugar and cocoa nibs that lingers on the tongue satisfying the craving for a strong traditional 'roasty' profile.
 
The Science of the Bean:
This blend is an exercise in thermodynamic precision balancing extreme heat with sugar preservation.
 
Advanced Pyrolysis: This roast is taken deep into the 'second crack' phase of thermodynamics. At this temperature the cellular structure of the bean fractures releasing oils to the surface while organic acids decompose completely resulting in the signature low acidity and bold roasted flavour.
Honey Process Chemistry: Despite the dark roast the coffee retains sweetness due to the El Salvadorian honey process. By drying the mucilage on the seed we increase the concentration of reducing sugars which caramelise during the heavy roasting rather than burning allowing for a 'dark but smooth' cup.
Structural Integrity: The blend relies on the distinct density of Indian beans to provide the structural spine. These beans have a higher fibre content which withstands the intense heat of the dark roast, maintaining body where softer beans would turn to ash.
 
The Passionate Prince:
The Leopard Gecko is a creature of the earth that mirrors the grounded nature of this roast.
 
Nocturnal Depth: Just as the gecko is a nocturnal hunter thriving in the heat of the desert night this coffee is our darkest roast. It thrives under high heat to produce a profile of darkness, warmth and intensity.
Terrestrial Grounding: Unlike birds that seek the sky the gecko stays close to the ground. Similarly this coffee rejects high floral notes in favour of deep earthy bass notes providing a grounding experience for the drinker.