SAN SAL SUNDARI
 
Pronunciation: [San-Sal Soon-dah-ree]
Translation: 'Beautiful Union of Santos, Salvador and India'
Origin: Brazil, El Salvador, India  
 
The Flavour Profile:
San Sal Sundari is a powerhouse blend designed for depth and serenity. It marries the volcanic sweetness of the Americas with the spicy body of India to create a complex layered espresso.
The Opening: The attack is rich and comforting. The Brazilian influence brings immediate notes of roasted almond and soft caramel which provides a warm welcome to the palate.
The Body: This is a coffee of immense weight. The Indian component provides a thick crema like viscosity while the honey washed El Salvador bean adds a buttery smoothness.
The Finish: A long and evolving conclusion. The initial caramel fades into a lingering dark chocolate sweetness with a hint of baking spice that stays for minutes after drinking.
 
The Science of the Bean:
This coffee works on the principle of biological contrast blending three distinct terroirs and processing methods.
Tri-Continental Balance: We utilise the low acidity of Brazilian Santos to provide a neutral base then layer the high grown El Salvador Arabica on top for sweetness. The final addition of Indian coffee adds the 'spine' providing the oils and lipids necessary for a thick syrupy body.
The Honey Process: The El Salvador component undergoes a 'honey' process where the mucilage is left to dry on the bean. This allows the seed to absorb fruit esters and sugars during fermentation resulting in the distinct caramelised note found in the final cup.
Geological Contrast: This blend pairs beans grown in porous volcanic ash which stresses the plant to produce sugars with beans grown in humid coastal conditions which lowers acidity. Blending these opposing chemistries creates a cup that is both sweet and heavy without being bitter.
 
The Peaceful Princess:
This blend pays homage to the vibrant cultures and wildlife of the coffee belt.
The Peacock: The Indian Peafowl depicted on the bag is a symbol of royalty and grace. Its iridescent plumage mirrors the multi-layered complexity of this blend where distinct origins overlap to create a unified spectacle of flavour.
Sundari: In Malayalam a language spoken in the coffee regions of India Sundari means 'Beautiful Woman'. This name honours the female workforce who are the backbone of the harvest in both South America and Asia.