Arnulfo Diaz Pacamara Natural, El Salvador

Arnulfo Diaz is a new producer for us, and we’re very excited to feature his coffees, in addition to our perennial offerings from CaféNor! This year we have two Pacamaras from his estate, La Finca Machuca; one natural process, and one semi-washed.

When we were in El Salvador in 2024, sourcing coffees from CaféNor, the Semi-Washed Pacamara from Diaz stood out as truly exceptional! So much so, we committed to buying the natural sight unseen.

Chalatenango

Most coffees from our partners at CaféNor come from the municipality of Metapán, where they are headquartered, but Arnulfo Diaz farms his coffees in La Palma, in the neighboring Chalatenango Department to the southeast. Coffees from Chalatenango are grown at higher elevation than in Metapán, and for the Pacamara cultivar, this is ideal! Its cup quality potential is best at “high elevation” relative to latitude. El Salvador’s minimum threshold to be classified as high elevation is 1300 masl.

Given the distinct environment in which coffees from this region are grown, you’ll generally find heightened acidity, depth of flavor, and complexity from Chalatenango, which we’re happy to say is very evident in the coffees we have this year at Tenfold!

CaféNor has been a key part of Tenfold’s history, since the very beginning. Providing foundational blend lots, and micro lots with a distinct terroir of Metapán. Coffees with complexity, delicacy, florality, and distinction have been their trademark, giving us more than enough reason to continue this partnership year after year.

Alejandro Valiente is a quintessential farmer, from his humor to his gait. His commitment to the very earth that binds us all is admirable as it is intoxicating. We truly appreciate the privilege it is to support his and CaféNor’s vision, and of course enjoy his company when we can!