Trust the Process – Natural – Red Rooster Coffee

Red Rooster returned with their second year of the Trust the Process series. The series focuses on different processing methods and this year included two El Salvadorian coffees: an anaerobic natural from Finca Los 3 Pocitos and this naturally processed coffee from Finca La Bendicion II.

This naturally processed coffee began with a fruit-toned fragrance that was sweet and reminded me of dark fruit and berries. The flavor featured rich, fruit notes with prominent berry notes throughout. It had a sparkling acidity that reminded me of green apple, a full body, and a silky, smooth, and velvety mouthfeel. The rich, fruit-toned sweetness lingered into the finish, which reminded me of the aftertaste after a sip of nice red wine.

The Bottom Line

This naturally processed El Salvordian coffee was a worthy addition to this year’s Trust the Process series. It had a lovely complexity of fruit notes and a great depth and richness in the cup.