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El Salvador 12 oz

  • El Salvador 12 oz

The 3-second version

  • Smallholder beans from a single Salvadoran growing region
  • Tangerine brightness balances full-bodied richness
  • Forgiving extraction across filter and espresso methods
  • Citrus notes may read subtle for some palates
  • 12 oz only—no bulk size option

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Regional Salvadoran coffee with bright citrus notes and full body

Most single-origin offerings force you to choose between bright, tea-like clarity and the kind of body that feels substantial in the cup. This regional blend sidesteps that trade-off by combining lots from neighboring smallholders, so you get tangerine acidity without sacrificing weight. The forgiving roast also means you won't ruin a batch if your water temperature drifts a few degrees or your brew time runs long. That reliability matters when you're making coffee before you've had coffee.

Good gift when

  • Home brewers who rotate between multiple devices
  • Anyone who wants bright acidity without losing body
  • People new to single-origin coffee from Central America

Skip it if You want deeply fruited or floral flavors—this stays in the sweet-and-bright range without venturing into wilder fermentation territory.

Specs

Weight
12 oz
Origin
El Salvador (regional blend of smallholder coffees)
Grind options
AeroPress grind or whole bean
Brewing methods
Filter and espresso

If you're giving it

  • No sizing to guess

Ships in a simple coffee bag; gift wrap or transfer to a container for presentation.

The details

This coffee brings together beans from multiple small farms across a single Salvadoran region. The combined lot delivers a cup that balances richness with lively acidity—you get full body alongside a citrus note that reads as tangerine.

The roast profile accommodates both immersion and pressure brewing without demanding finicky adjustments. Whether you're using a plunger or pulling a shot, the extraction window stays forgiving. The result is consistent sweetness without the harshness that comes from under-developed beans or the flatness from beans pushed too dark.

You can order it ground for your brew device or as whole beans if you prefer to dial in grind size yourself. The 12-ounce bag is enough for about two weeks of daily brewing, depending on how much you make at a time.

Smallholder coffees from one region, roasted for easy extraction across brewing methods

$22.50at aeropress.com

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Questions

What does this coffee taste like?
You'll notice full body with a sweet base and tangerine-like brightness. It's not aggressively citrus-forward, but the acidity adds liveliness without sharpness.
Can I use this with brewing methods other than AeroPress?
Yes. The coffee is roasted to extract well with both filter and espresso methods, so it adapts to pour-over, French press, or espresso machines.
What does regional blend mean for single-origin coffee?
This combines beans from multiple small farms in the same Salvadoran region. Each lot contributes to the final profile, but they all come from one geographic area rather than being sourced across the country.
How long will a 12 oz bag last?
If you brew one cup daily using about 15 to 20 grams of coffee, expect roughly two weeks. Heavier use or multiple cups per day will shorten that.

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