El Salvador Carlos Pola Funky Pacamara 200g

The perfect soundtrack for brewing Funky Pacamara in the morning is James Brown. “Funk is in the groove” translates directly into the cup. There’s plenty of candied fruit sweetness and Pacamara’s signature long, sweet-spiced finish, reminiscent of orange peel. It’s a lively, energetic coffee, the kind that makes your foot tap without you even noticing.

Fresh harvests from Carlos Pola, senior and junior, regularly appear in our line-up. Recently, in espresso as Finca Las Brisas, previously in a lighter roast. Each lot is expressive in its own way, and this Pacamara, with its intense candied sweetness, literally coats the taste buds. 

This nano lot was purchased directly from the Pola family at a financially demanding point in the season, before the larger volumes had begun to generate returns. In practical terms, it provided the farm with additional liquidity at a time when labour costs are at their peak.

After harvest, the cherries aren’t exposed to full sun straight away. For the first few days, they rest in bags kept in the shade. With access to air, the fruit begins to breathe and soften, while sugars in the pulp slowly break down. This brief pause before drying allows fermentation to begin more gradually and proceed more evenly.

As a result, the fruit releases more natural sweetness, the profile feels more composed, and fermentation stays clear of harsh alcoholic edges. Pacamara, with its fuller structure and long finish, pairs beautifully with natural processing. It’s a bit like James Brown’s Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine, groove and a finish that lingers long after the last sip.