Last updated: 2026-09-11T00:20:07.793Z

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From $14.92/250g

**Process:** [Washed](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/washed)

**Region:** [Apaneca-Ilamatepec, El Salvador 🇸🇻](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/84e47465-14ba-4478-8e71-b0e55631720c)

**Variety:** [Bourbon](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/bourbon)

**Altitude:** 1750-1850 masl

**Recommended for:** Filter, Espresso, Percolation

## What the Brand Says

> If you would like your coffee shipped pre-ground, please choose from our 'Select Grind' option before adding this coffee to your cart. A sweet cup, with a juicy acidity, and a smooth finish. La Ilusion is undoubtedly one of our favourite farms at 3fe, & this year we are delighted to be celebrating our 18th harvest of La Ilusion. We have enjoyed Ernesto Menendez's coffee since we opened in late 2009, and have had many of his coffees on our list since then. - ****Country:**** El Salvador - **Farm:** La Ilusion - **Farmer:** Ernesto Menendez - **Re******gion:**** Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range - ****Altitude:**** 1,750–1,850 m.a.s.l - ****Variety:**** Bourbon - **Process:** Washed

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# El Salvador - La Ilusion: Washed, Bourbon

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250g

$14.92

($27.07/lbs)

1kg

$56.22

($25.50/lbs)

## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 41/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 64/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 63/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 35/100 — Subtle bitterness (0) to Pronounced bitterness (100)

**Character:** 5/100 — Conventional (0) to Funky & novel (100)

**Roast level:** Light to medium — 3/7, from Extra light (1) to Extra dark (7)

## Tasting Notes

Dates

Milk chocolate

Red apple

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