Our traditional coffees are crafted to be enjoyed throughout the day, from the first light of morning to the calm of night. Through meticulous roasting, we highlight a unique balance in each sensory characteristic, creating a harmonious and versatile coffee experience. The result is a distinctive "friendly taste," a flavor profile that allows you to savor multiple cups without feeling overwhelmed or fatigued.
Frequent questions
Welcome to our FAQ section, where you'll find answers to the most common questions about our traditional coffees. Whether you're looking for brewing methods or storage tips, we provide the information you need to enjoy an exceptional coffee experience at any time of the day.
What makes our traditional coffee special?
Our traditional coffees are crafted to be enjoyed at any time of the day, from early morning to late at night. By carefully roasting our beans, we aim to highlight a unique balance in each sensory characteristic, resulting in a well-balanced and versatile coffee experience with a distinctive "friendly flavor." This means you can enjoy as many cups of coffee as you like, however you like, without feeling overwhelmed or fatigued.
What characteristics stand out in these coffees?
You will discover rich flavors of chocolate, cocoa, and honey, accompanied by sweet aromas of honey and caramel. Their versatility allows you to prepare them in any type of coffee maker and enjoy them just the way you like.
Who are these coffees for?
It is aimed at the Classic Coffee Lover: this consumer appreciates familiarity and quality in every cup. They value the consistency and timeless flavor that our traditional coffees provide.
They prefer a coffee that can be enjoyed at any time of day, offering versatility in preparation. Whether made in any coffee maker and enjoyed as is, with milk, or as an Americano, our coffee suits their preferences perfectly.
What coffee makers are ideal for these coffees?
Our traditional coffees are designed to be versatile and can be prepared using various coffee makers. They are ideal for:
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Drip Coffee Makers
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French Press
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Espresso Machines
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Pour Over
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Moka Pot
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Aeropress
Each method brings out unique aspects of our coffee's flavor, allowing you to enjoy it exactly how you like.
What preparation recipes do you recommend for filter coffees?
To ensure you get the most out of your coffee, Salvatge has crafted specific recipes for filter brewing methods. We offer two distinct recipes: one for conical coffee makers, such as the V60, and another for flat-bottom coffee makers, like the Kalita. These guidelines can also be adapted for other brewing methods, including immersion coffee makers.
Please view these recipes as starting points. You might need to tweak them based on your equipment and water characteristics. Additionally, these recipes are tailored to Rubens' roasting style, so they may not be universally applicable.
Enjoy the process of fine-tuning your brew!
How do we roast our traditional coffees and why is it important?
We apply a medium roast, known as city style, for 12 to 13 minutes. We carefully modulate temperature and speed to balance all sensory characteristics, resulting in a coffee with a thick body, low acidity and a clean finish.
What does "gentle flavor" mean in our coffees?
The "gentle flavor" allows you to enjoy multiple cups throughout the day without overwhelming your palate, providing a consistently pleasant experience with each sip.
How are our traditional coffees grown?
We offer two primary agricultural processes: the natural process and the washed fermented process.
Our coffee cultivation starts with a meticulous selection of regions that provide ideal conditions for developing unique and distinctive flavors. These regions are often situated at high altitudes with cool climates and moderate rainfall, including notable areas in Colombia, El Salvador, Kenya, Brazil, Honduras, Peru, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and other parts of the world where coffee thrives. Here, coffee plants are carefully nurtured in mineral-rich volcanic soils, using sustainable practices that promote biodiversity and protect the plants with natural shade from taller trees.
Natural Process: Coffee cherries are hand-harvested at peak ripeness from farms located in high-altitude, tropical climates. The beans are then dried naturally on patios or raised beds, or in industrial dryers depending on local weather conditions. This method takes advantage of the specific agro-environmental conditions of the growing regions, where the combination of altitude and tropical climate enhances the natural sweetness of the beans, resulting in a coffee with a pronounced, sweet profile that highlights the unique characteristics of the terroir.
Washed Fermented Process: This process begins with depulping the beans, followed by a controlled fermentation to remove the mucilage from the parchment layer. This method is practiced on farms in regions with specific agro-environmental conditions that contribute to exceptional bean quality and distinctive flavor. It is favored by small producers who value the complexity and clarity of the coffee profile, emphasizing the unique qualities of the growing environment.
This catalog is designed to answer all your questions about our traditional coffees, ensuring that each cup delivers an exceptional and comforting experience. Enjoy the quality and versatility that only our traditional coffees can provide.