El Salvador Ruta de las Flores
Roast level: Light-Medium
Tasting notes: nut, brown sugar and apple
Roasted by Boxcar, Boulder, CO
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El Salvador Ruta de las Flores
Roast level: Light-Medium
Tasting notes: nut, brown sugar and apple
Roasted by Boxcar, Boulder, CO
Boxcar

El Salvador Ruta de las Flores

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
3 Reviews

$21.99

Named after a 35km stretch of Salvadoran highway that teems with flowering coffee plants every May, this coffee tastes like honey, almonds, and apples.

Light-Medium roast

Understanding roast levels

Roast level affects both flavor and body. Here's what to expect from each.

Light

Best for: those that prize delicate flavors and a tea-like feel above intensity.

Light-Medium

Best for: those that enjoy juicy acidity and gently caramelized sugars.

Medium

Best for: those that enjoy caramelized sugars and a smooth cup.

Medium-Dark

Best for: those looking for classic coffee flavors with a kiss of roast.

Dark

Best for: those that love intense, smoky flavor and a full body above all else.

Trade Tip

Roasters don’t always agree on roast level — one roaster’s dark might look the same as another’s medium. We taste and assign every coffee our own roast level, so your matches stay consistent no matter who roasted them.

Single Origins
Quantity

Flavor profile

Sweet and inviting with hints of

Nuts

Brown sugar

Apple

Origin

Country Of Origin

El Salvador

Process

Washed

Farm

Divisadero Farms

Variety

Bourbon, Pacas, Cuscatleco

Elevation

800m

Sub Region

Apaneca

Boxcar
Women-Owned
ABOUT THE ROASTER

Boxcar

Boulder, CO
Partnered with Trade since 2018
Founded in 2010 by Cara and Vajra Rich, Boxcar — which is named for '30s race cars—roasts on the front range of the Rocky Mountains. That rugged Colorado landscape comes through in its scrappy can-do attitude and its perfect high-altitude coffees.
Fun Fact
This Rocky Mountain roaster developed its Boilermaker brewing method to combat the challenges of making high-altitude coffee.

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3 reviews
  • Anne C.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    2 weeks ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Excellent flavor

    I get whole bean and grind for pour over. This was an excellent cup hot or cold.

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  • Trevor A.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip, Espresso
    1 month ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip, Espresso
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Chocolatey Delight

    This El Salvador from Boxcar hits just the right balance. It delivers all the right chocolate notes without even a wisp of roastiness, making for a deliciously smooth cup. This is the kind of coffee that medium blends often aim for and would be a remarkable single origin espresso for any milk drink.

    Notes

    Aroma: pastry crust, almond butter, milk chocolate

    Taste: brownie batter, macadamia

    Mouthfeel: silky

    Finish: brownie batter

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  • Kayla B.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    22 seconds ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Easy drinking

    What a beautiful lighter roast for the end of summer. Light but with notes that make me anticipate fall.

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