El Salvador green coffee beans for home roasting

El Salvador green coffee beans for home roasting

Discover the rich flavours of El Salvador green coffee beans, available in quantities as small as 0.5kg—perfect for home roasting. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, El Salvador produces exceptional Bourbon and Pacamara varietals, offering smooth, balanced flavours from rich chocolate to bright citrus. Roast lightly for vibrant acidity or develop longer for deeper sweetness—experiment to find the perfect roast for your taste.

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Your guide to El Salvador green coffee beans for home roasting

  • What does El Salvadoran coffee taste like?

    El Salvador’s coffee is known for its smooth balance, gentle acidity, and honey-like sweetness, making it a great choice for espresso blends. In recent years, a strong focus on quality and innovation has made Salvadoran coffee even more exciting for single-origin roasting. Exceptional varietals like Bourbon and Pacamara thrive here, offering refined yet lively flavours. Depending on the region and processing method, Salvadoran coffee can range from rich chocolate and caramel to bright citrus and floral notes.

  • How to roast coffee from El Salvador?

    With its focus on quality and innovation, El Salvador’s coffee offers great versatility for home roasting. A lighter roast will enhance acidity and highlight delicate floral or citrus notes, while a longer development time will bring out deeper sweetness and complexity. The beauty of home roasting is experimentation—adjust your roast profile to discover the flavours that suit your taste best.

  • How to roast coffee at home?

    Roasting green coffee beans unlocks their full flavour. You can use a stovetop popcorn maker, oven, or a home coffee roaster. Preheat your equipment and keep the beans moving for an even roast. As they heat, you'll hear cracks—these signal different roast stages, from light to dark. Lighter roasts bring out bright, fruity notes, while darker roasts develop bold, rich flavours. Once roasted to your preference, cool the beans quickly to lock in the taste.

    For a step-by-step guide, check out our blog post: How to Start Roasting Coffee at Home: All Your Questions Answered!

Your questions, answered

What is the Green Coffee Collective?

We’re a community of coffee producers and sourcing experts, all working together to make green coffee easy to access—whether you’re a hobby roaster at home or a professional roasting hundreds of tonnes a year. Our platform is designed to simplify buying green coffee, just like any other online shopping experience. No fuss, just great coffee at your fingertips.

How do I find the coffee right coffee for me?

It’s super easy! Just head to our coffee pages and use the search filters to narrow down what you’re after. Whether it’s origin, process, or variety, the filters make it simple to find exactly what you want. You can also check out the main coffee categories through the top menu on our site. Give it a go—it’s straightforward, and if you need help, we’re always here!

How do I know your coffees are top quality?

We totally get it - quality is everything! That’s why we offer samples for almost all our coffees, so if you’re unsure, you can try it yourself before committing. Plus, every coffee comes with a detailed, easy-to-read cupping report where we break down the scores using SCA protocol and list all the flavour notes. We’re all about transparency, so you’ll know exactly what you’re getting!

Can I cancel my order?

If your order hasn’t shipped yet, just drop us an email at orders@greencoffeecollective.com with your order ID, and we’ll take care of it. If it’s already on its way, we can still help. We’ll just need to arrange a collection. Either way, email us and we’ll sort it out for you. You’re in control!

Are your coffees ethically and sustainably sourced?

Absolutely! We source all our coffees either directly from producers or through trusted sourcing partners who are just as committed to ethical practices as we are. We take the time to ensure the people behind the coffee are treated fairly. If you want to learn more, you can dive into our values.

How can I get in touch with your team?

We love hearing from our customers. If you’ve got a question or need any help, just shoot us an email at hello@greencoffeecollective.com, and a member of our team will be happy to assist you. We’re always here to make sure you’re taken care of!

What sizes or quantities can I order?

We offer coffee starting from as little as 0.5kg (1 lb) all the way up to full sacks. If you’re looking for larger quantities than what’s listed on our site, just get in touch! We’d be happy to help you organise and place a custom order. We're here to make sure you get exactly what you need.

How fast will I get my order?

If you choose express shipping, your order could arrive in as little as 24 hours (depending on your location). For most orders, if you place it before 12pm, we’ll ship it out the same day! Otherwise, it’ll be dispatched the next day. We aim to get your coffee to you as quickly as possible.