José Guillermo Alvarez Prunera and María Alvarez De Murray's Finca Malacara A is a beautiful farm close to the Santa Ana volcano in the north-west of El Salvador.
José Guillermo Alvarez Prunera and María Alvarez De Murray's Finca Malacara A is a beautiful farm close to the Santa Ana volcano in the north-west of El Salvador.
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José Guillermo visited our shops and roastery in June 2026. During a meeting with our team, he was asked what most excited him about being a coffee farmer –
The most exciting thing about being a coffee farmer, to me, is that coffee has brought me so many friends, I am here with friends. It is something that I think about, all the people I have met, all the places I have gone to, all the people that have come to the farm. In the last twenty years, that is the best that I can say. Being at the farm brings me life. I love to be at the farm, to be with the people at the farm, to drink the coffee that I produce, it’s amazing to have that feeling.
See our August 2026 newsletter for the history of Malacara A.
- Process
- Traditional Washed Process
- Varietal
- Red Bourbon
- Region
- Apaneca, Ilamatepec
Grind Guide
Cafetière
A coarse grind also suitable for cold brew. We use the word cafetière, but this can also be referred to as a French press, plunger or press pot.
Aeropress slow
Suitable for making a long, filter style coffee, often brewed for a few minutes. Similar to our paper filter setting.
Filter
This is suitable for our paper filters and ceramic or plastic cones, along with other brands such as V60, Clever dripper and Melitta.
Stovetop
This is an espresso style grind suitable for use in hob top espresso pots such as a Bialetti or Grunwerg. Sometimes referred to as a moka pot.
Aeropress fast
This is also an espresso style grind ideal for brewing a short, concentrated, espresso style coffee in an Aeropress.
Domestic espresso
A fine grind for using in your home espresso machine. Grind requirements will vary depending on brand and model, but this setting aims to work for the majority of home setups.
Whole beans
For use in your home grinder!