Los Pirineos
Roasted by Synonymous Coffee in Wellers Hill, QLD
Tasting notes
Orange, cranberry, nectarine, cocoa nib
In the roaster's own words.
- Origin
- El Salvador · Tecapa Chimaneca, UsulutanDiego Baraona
- Roast
- Medium light · Espresso or filter
- Process
- Natural
- Caffeine
- Regular
- Varietals
- Pacamara
- Altitude
- 1300-1600 masl
What Synonymous Coffee say
Orange · Cranberry · Nectarine · Cocoa Nibs
The Coffee
Grown on the slopes of the Tecapa volcano in Usulután, this coffee is bright, layered, and expressive. Orange and cranberry acidity carry through ripe nectarine sweetness and a cocoa nib finish.
At 1300–1600 MASL, the combination of volcanic soil, cool temperatures, and steady mountain winds creates ideal conditions for slow cherry development and clarity in the cup.
Los Pirineos has been farmed by the Baraona family for more than 130 years and is led today by Diego Baraona. The farm is recognised as one of El Salvador’s most respected producers, with consistent Cup of Excellence success.
The property is also home to the country’s largest private coffee seed bank, with more than 80 varietals growing across the farm.
Process
Los Pirineos is known for its progressive approach to processing and fermentation. Working alongside Project Origin since 2017, Diego has continued refining experimental techniques including carbonic maceration.
Drying takes place on raised beds positioned on a plateau overlooking the Tecapa volcano, where full sunlight and steady winds allow for slow, even drying and exceptional consistency.
Why We Like It
This is a coffee with precision and energy. The fruit is vibrant, the structure is clean, and the sweetness carries through from start to finish.
We admire the balance Diego brings to his work, combining long-standing farming tradition with thoughtful innovation and a clear focus on quality.
Quoted from their product page.
