Santa’s Spirit is a holiday coffee designed around warmth, aroma, and lingering sweetness — a cup that feels as comforting as it is celebratory. Rather than leaning on novelty or excess, this coffee invites you into a slower moment, where spice, sweetness, and gentle spirit-like depth unfold with each sip.
The base of Santa’s Spirit comes from Finca El Colomba in the Santa Ana region of El Salvador, an area known for producing balanced, approachable coffees with natural sweetness. Processed semi-washed and roasted to a light-medium level, this coffee provides a smooth, expressive foundation that allows seasonal flavors to shine without overwhelming the cup.
In the Cup
Whiskey
The first impression is soft and warming, reminiscent of freshly opened rye. Notes of toasted oak, subtle caramelized grain, and a gentle spirit-like aroma rise from the cup. The character is present but restrained, adding depth and warmth rather than intensity — a rounded, comforting mid-palate that sets the tone.
Cinnamon
A lively sparkle of spice follows, closer to warm pastry than sharp heat. Think cinnamon drifting through a kitchen on a winter morning — sweet, aromatic, and inviting. As the cup cools, the spice softens and settles, wrapping the coffee in a familiar, soothing warmth.
Butterscotch
The finish is where Santa’s Spirit truly lingers. Silky and decadent, it recalls classic butterscotch candies melting on the tongue. Buttery sweetness, soft caramel tones, and a creamy afterglow deepen as the coffee cools, leaving a long, nostalgic finish that feels unmistakably seasonal.
Santa’s Spirit is not about complexity for complexity’s sake. It is a coffee meant to be shared, savored, and returned to, offering comfort, warmth, and a touch of holiday magic in every cup.
Profile
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Roast: Light-Medium
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Region: Santa Ana, El Salvador
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Farm: Finca El Colomba
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Process: Semi-washed
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Elevation: 1,500m
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Variety: Bourbon
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Cup: Whiskey, Cinnamon, Butterscotch
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