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Dark Woods El Salvador El Aguacatal Coffee 250g

A single-origin El Salvador coffee from Dark Woods, with sweetness and a balanced body.

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Contains caffeine
Best
Weekend filter
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Is it for you?

The curious: a small-lot single origin from Chalatenango, grown at 1,400 metres.

Perhaps not if you want a dark, bold blend. Try Dark Woods Black Hill Coffee 250g →

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Single-origin El Salvador

The small-lot coffee that rewards the curious

A toffee-sweet, citrus-bright speciality coffee from a single Salvadoran producer. One for those who want to know exactly where their cup comes from.

Roaster
Dark Woods
Origin
El Salvador, Chalatenango
Process
Washed Pacas
Brew with
Filter or espresso
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The story

From one farm, one producer, one cup

El Aguacatal sits high in the mountains of Chalatenango, at 1,400 metres, where coffee grows slowly among banana and apple trees. The producer is Ustiberta Alvarez, and her Pacas variety beans are washed to bring out a clean, bright character. This is not a blend. It is a single lot from a single farm.

Dark Woods, roasting out of their converted textile mill in Marsden, treat these beans with a light touch. The result is a coffee that tastes of rich toffee, bright citrus and crisp apple. The body is smooth and syrupy, but the finish stays fresh and a little zesty. It reveals something different each time you brew it.

This suits the curious drinker. If you want to taste the work of one producer rather than a homogenised blend, El Aguacatal is a proper introduction. Drink it black to catch the full character, or pull it as espresso for sweetness with real clarity.

How to brew it

How to get the best from it

01Filter or pour-over

Amount
15g medium-coarse
Water
250ml at 94°C
Time
2–3 minutes total

Brings out the citrus and apple character best.

02Cafetière

Amount
18g coarse
Water
300ml at 94°C
Time
4 minutes steep

Fuller body, more toffee sweetness.

03Espresso

Amount
18g fine
Water
36ml yield
Time
28–32 seconds

Balanced shot with good clarity.

Shop tip: Try it as a filter first. The sweetness and fruit notes really open up without milk.

Made for moments like

Weekend filter ritual

Saturday morning, no rush, a proper slow pour-over while the house wakes up.

Curious gift

For someone who wants to learn what single-origin coffee is all about.

Quiet desk hour

Mid-morning focus, black in a mug, something to savour between tasks.

Lovely withAlmond croissantDark chocolateFresh apple pastriesButtered toastA plain biscuit

Weighing it up?

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Good questions

Things people ask us in the shop

What does El Aguacatal coffee taste like?

Expect rich toffee sweetness, bright citrus notes, and crisp apple with a smooth, syrupy body. The finish is clean and slightly zesty. It drinks well black or as espresso.

Is this coffee suitable for espresso?

Yes. Dark Woods recommend it for both filter and espresso brewing. As espresso, you get good body with the citrus brightness still coming through clearly.

What does washed process mean?

After harvesting, the fruit is removed from the coffee cherry before drying. This usually produces cleaner, brighter flavours and lets the coffee's own character shine through.

How many cups will I get from 250g?

Using around 15g per filter or 18g per espresso, expect roughly 14–16 cups from a bag. Your mileage will vary depending on how strong you brew it.

How should I store this coffee?

Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. An airtight container works well. Best used within a few weeks of opening for peak freshness.

Full product details

Toffee sweetness, bright citrus and crisp apple character in a syrupy-bodied coffee from Ustiberta Alvarez’s El Aguacatal farm in El Salvador.

Choose it for a single-producer coffee with fruit and clarity, enjoyable as filter coffee or espresso.

Toffee • Citrus • Apple


Why you’ll love it

• Single-producer speciality coffee from El Salvador
• Grown at 1,400 metres in the Chalatenango region
• Notes of rich toffee, citrus, and crisp apple
• Smooth, syrupy body with a bright finish
• Delicious as both filter coffee and espresso
• Limited producer-series release


Origin

Country: El Salvador
Region: Chalatenango
Producer: Ustiberta Alvarez
Variety: Pacas Arabica
Process: Washed


Brewing Guide

We particularly enjoy this coffee brewed as a filter, where its sweetness and fruit character have room to shine. It also makes an exceptionally balanced espresso with plenty of body and clarity.


FAQs

What does El Aguacatal taste like?

Expect rich toffee sweetness, bright citrus notes, crisp apple character, and a smooth syrupy texture.

Is this coffee suitable for espresso?

Yes. Dark Woods specifically recommend it for both espresso and filter brewing.

What does “washed process” mean?

After harvesting, the fruit is removed from the coffee cherries before drying. This process often produces cleaner, brighter flavours that allow the characteristics of the coffee itself to shine through.

Explore a different cup

For another fruit-led coffee, compare Danelaw Fjødr. Prefer a rounder breakfast blend? Try Good Morning Sunshine.

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