Medium roast

The medium roast impresses with its perfect balance between sweetness, acidity, roasted notes, and body. A particularly broad spectrum of flavors, from spices and chocolate to nutty notes and exotic fruits, envelops the palate. Invitingly complex yet balanced coffees for all coffee drinkers.

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Rodolfo Ruffatti Battle is a visionary, a friend, and a passionate coffee farmer. On his Finca El Salvador at the foot of the Santa Ana volcano, he cultivates numerous Arabica varieties, from Bourbon, Typica, and Caturra to Pacamaras and Geisha. After harvesting, the coffee is processed in a previously disused dry mill, which Rodolfo has put back into operation for himself and other coffee farmers. This has allowed the local population to retain an important production facility for processing the coffee cherries and has secured numerous jobs in the region.

This rare Bourbon lot originates from 60-year-old coffee plants, which, while bearing slightly fewer cherries, develop unique aromas due to their advanced age. Rodolfo is a researcher in coffee cherry processing, constantly experimenting and building his internationally acclaimed expertise. For this particular lot, the coffee cherries were fermented for 120 hours in a low-oxygen environment and then dried on nets – this process imparts body, funky aromas, and excellent sweetness.

In the cup, we taste cherries, berry punch, dates, and a delicate milk chocolate finish. A true delight as a V60, Aeropress, French press, cold brew, or fruity espresso. Enjoy!

Region: Cerro El Aguila, Santa Ana

Farmer: Ruffatti family

Mounting height: 1350 - 1670 m

Variety: Red Bourbon

Preparation: Natural Processed 120 hours anaerobic

Preparation recommendation: Pour-over, Aeropress, French Press, filter coffee machine, cold brew, fruity espresso.

Best Taste Recommendation: 1 - 8 weeks after roasting (best before date - 1 year)

Body: 4/5

Fruit: 3/5

El Salvador - Finca El Salvador Direct Trade / Filter Coffee

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Medium roast from Süssmund Kaffee

What does medium roast mean?

Coffees in the Balanced & Sweet category combine the best possible blend of acidity, sweetness, body, and roasted aroma. This is achieved by the medium roast, which adjusts the roasting time, bean temperature, and development time during the roasting process. During the roasting process, the slow drum roast promotes the development of a wide variety of aromas. This makes medium roast coffees particularly versatile, with flavor profiles appealing to a wide range of coffee drinkers.

This roast is ideal for a balanced, aromatic espresso or Americano. The rich roasted aroma also serves as a good base for cappuccino, caffe latte, or other coffee specialties. The versatile sweetness of the roasted coffee beans blends with the milk sugar to create a harmonious milky coffee composition. Discover the balance of these medium-roast coffees and see for yourself what this category has to offer.

What is medium roast coffee best for?

Medium roast coffees are suitable for many preparation methods and almost all coffee machines. Especially for fans of the moka pot, also known as a screw-top coffee pot, the espresso roasts from the Balanced & Sweet category are recommended. Dark roasts can quickly taste burnt with this preparation method, while light roasts tend to be dominated by acidity. Our Dolce Cerrado from Brazil, in particular, is an exceptional talent for your Bialetti and will delight you with hazelnut and chocolate on the finish.

The El Capitan and Oaxaca have proven particularly successful for fully automatic coffee machines. Thanks to its 25% Robusta content, our El Capitan also performs well in the brewing chambers of fully automatic coffee machines, combining chocolatey notes with exciting complexity and a medium roasted aroma in the cup. Our Oaxaca boasts flavors of nougat, wafer, and marzipan, while maintaining a low acidity. Learn how to properly set up your fully automatic coffee machine in our Brew Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do the roasts for espresso and filter coffee differ in the same category?

Yes, because the preparation method has a significant influence on the flavor. If you prepare an espresso roast as a filter coffee, the roasted aroma and bitterness will be more pronounced than with espresso itself. Conversely, the acidity of a filter coffee roast prepared as an espresso is more dominant than with a filter coffee. Therefore, it's worth classifying coffee varieties according to preparation method and flavor.