Pacas

A compact natural mutation of Bourbon found on the Pacas family's farm in El Salvador in 1949.

Pacas is a natural dwarf mutation of Bourbon discovered in 1949 on the Pacas family's farm in El Salvador. Like Caturra it is compact and productive, and it became common in El Salvador and Honduras.

It's also one parent of Pacamara. In the cup it's sweet and gentle, with stone fruit and chocolate.

From
El Salvador, 1949
Parent
A natural mutation of Bourbon
Known for
Sweet stone fruit and chocolate
Signature notes
milk chocolate, brown sugar, peach
Origins
Honduras (91), El Salvador (8)
Processes
Washed (66), Natural (17), Anaerobic (9), Honey (4), Experimental (1)
Flavors
Caramel & sugar (48), Berry (45), Stone fruit (40), Red fruit (39), Chocolate (29), Citrus (22), Tropical (18), Floral (12)
Elevation
1550–1750 m (median 1650 m)

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