El Salvador Santa Ana Coffee

Origin & Quality
Our El Salvador Santa Ana coffee comes from small family farms on the volcanic slopes of Santa Ana, one of El Salvador’s premier coffee-growing regions. This Strictly High Grown (SHG) coffee is cultivated above 1,200 meters where cooler temperatures slow cherry development, creating denser beans with more concentrated flavors.

Santa Ana’s fertile volcanic soil and ideal climate create perfect conditions for exceptional Arabica coffee. The farmers here grow traditional Bourbon and Pacas varieties, carefully hand-picking only ripe cherries. Every batch meets European Preparation (EP) standards with fewer than eight defects per 300 grams—a mark of meticulous quality control.

Growing Conditions
Higher elevations mean slower growth and smaller harvests, but the result is worth it. The challenges of mountain farming encourage higher standards and more careful attention to every step of production.

After harvest, the coffee undergoes traditional washed processing, where cherries are floated and sorted to ensure consistent ripeness. The seeds are removed from their skins using depulping machines and moved to fermentation tanks to remove the mucilage—the remaining fruit remnants. Afterward, the coffee is dried until it reaches optimal moisture levels. This method lets the true character of Santa Ana’s terroir shine through, allowing the growing conditions and the region’s unique qualities to take center stage.

Flavor Profile
In the cup, this washed El Salvador coffee delivers a smooth, well-balanced experience. Expect notes of cocoa, dried fruit, and nuttiness that create a comforting, approachable profile. Medium acidity keeps things bright and lively, while the rich body provides satisfying weight.

This coffee works beautifully on its own or as a versatile component in blends. The clean cup profile reflects Santa Ana’s terroir—chocolaty, nutty, fruity and bright—showcasing why El Salvador is celebrated for producing high-quality, mellow coffees that balance complexity with drinkability.

Our Roasting Philosophy
At Dusty Rose Coffee Roasters, we roast every origin in small batches to preserve freshness and respect the character of each region. This El Salvador coffee reflects our belief in honest sourcing, intentional roasting, and giving back—one happy horse at a time.

This coffee is available in Light, Medium-Light, Medium, Medium-Dark, and Dark roasts. Tasting notes vary by roast—please choose your preference from the drop-down menu.

Origin: Santa Ana, El Salvador
Elevation: Above 1,200 meters (SHG)
Process: Washed
Tasting Notes: (varies by roast)
Acidity: Medium, bright
Body: Rich and full
Sweetness: Balanced, chocolaty

Want to explore another Central American coffee? Try our Guatemalan coffee.