Espresso
How to dial in- Dose
- 18g
- In the cup
- 38 to 40g
- Time
- 26 to 30 sec
- Water temp
- 94°C
- Grind
- Fine
- Ratio
- About 1:2.2
Honey · Almond · Mandarin
Honey and almond with a gentle mandarin lift.
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RickyTechnical Director
Pacamara is one of my favourite varieties. William's lot has honey and almond sweetness with a gentle mandarin lift, and it's just as good as an espresso as it is on filter.
“Lovely through my little filter machine.”
“Makes a good coffee”
“Really delicious coffee, very smooth”
Dial it in
Our starting recipes for this coffee. Every grinder and machine is a little different, so taste and adjust.
What to taste for: honey, almond, mandarin.
Bright single origins often taste best as a slightly longer espresso than our blends, so try this one at 38 to 40g.
Change one thing at a time so you know what made the difference. Grind size guide. Words explained in our coffee glossary.
William Dias is a coffee producer in El Salvador specialising in the cultivation of Pacamara, a varietal prized for its large bean size and expressive cup profile. Working at high altitude, William focuses on careful farm management and selective harvesting to bring out the best of this distinctive variety. Attention to detail at every stage — from cherry selection through to processing — ensures consistency and quality year after year.
This Pacamara lot offers a structured yet approachable cup, combining sweetness with gentle fruit character and a rounded mouthfeel. The coffee is carefully processed to preserve clarity while allowing the varietal’s natural richness to shine. Well balanced and refined, it performs beautifully as a filter coffee, with enough depth and sweetness to suit espresso brewing too.
Meet the producer
William Dias · Apaneca–Lamatepec, El Salvador