Unity – El Salvador Las Lomas | Low Acid Mold-Free Medium Roast Coffee

Unity – El Salvador Las Lomas is a bright, complex washed medium roast from one of Central America's most respected family farms — gentle enough for sensitive stomachs, exciting enough for specialty coffee lovers. Cinnamon, berry, and plum clarity. Roasted fresh in our dedicated allergen-free California facility. Mold-free.

At a Glance

Origin: Cantón Zacatal, El Congo, El Salvador | Farm: Las Lomas, Alvarez Family (est. 1957)
Varietals: Pacas & Bourbon | Process: Washed | Altitude: 1,000 MASL
Roast: Medium (44%) | Notes: Cinnamon · Berry · Plum
Best For: Pour Over · Auto Drip · French Press · Cold Brew

🛡️ Allergen-Free Commitment

Processed in our SPOKIN-verified facility that handles none of the top 9 food allergens — dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, and sesame. Roasted with food allergies and sensitivities in mind. See our full protocols →

What Makes This Coffee Special

The Alvarez family has been farming Las Lomas since 1957 — growing shade-grown Pacas and Bourbon varietals in Cantón Zacatal using the same quality-first standards that have made this one of El Salvador's most respected farms. Holding these traditional varietals at 1,000 MASL, where leaf rust is a constant challenge, requires real discipline. The cup rewards it: clean, bright, and distinctly Salvadoran.

The washed process strips the fruit skin before drying, delivering exceptional clarity — cinnamon in the aroma, berry brightness through the mid-palate, and a long plum finish. We roast at our medium 44% profile to preserve every note. Add our mold-free facility and SPOKIN-verified allergen-free protocols, and this is a specialty cup built from the ground up for sensitive stomachs.

Washed Process Clarity

Clean, precise cup — each flavor note bright and distinct

SPOKIN Verified

America's first SPOKIN-verified allergen-free coffee brand

65 Years of Heritage

Alvarez family, shade-grown farming since 1957

Flavor Profile

• Cinnamon — Warm spice in the aroma and mid-palate, depth without bitterness
• Berry — Clean fruit brightness from the Bourbon varietal, vivid but never sharp
• Plum — Smooth, sweet finish with gentle length

*Tasting notes describe natural flavor compounds — not added ingredients. Our coffee is whole bean with no flavoring or additives.

Perfect For

• Anyone bothered by acidic coffee — many people choose a low-acid roast; ours is low-acid, mold-free and Q-grader inspected
• People with food allergies or sensitivities — Dedicated Top 9 allergen-free facility, SPOKIN-verified, Q-grader (coffee expert) inspected for mold damage and defects
• Specialty coffee lovers — 65-year-old heritage farm, Bourbon and Pacas varietals, exceptional terroir
• Pour over and drip fans — washed clarity shines brightest in slow brewing methods

Not sure if this is right for you? Read our guide to low-acid coffee or our sensitive stomach guide.

How to Brew

Pour Over (Recommended)

1:16 ratio · 200°F · medium-fine grind. Washed process clarity shines here — cinnamon in the bloom, berry and plum through the drawdown.

Cold Brew (Smoothest Cup)

1:8 ratio · 12–18 hours in the fridge · coarse grind. Berry and plum concentrate beautifully — cold brew tends to taste smoother and less acidic.

Auto Drip

1:16 ratio · standard drip. Easy, consistent, stomach-friendly across multiple cups.

French Press

1:14 ratio · 200°F · 4-minute steep · coarse grind. Fuller body, deeper plum and berry — still gentle on sensitive stomachs.

For complete ratios and tips, visit our Complete Brewing Guide.

What Our Customers Say

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"[…] This unity roast does not bother me at all. I also have severe food allergies to nuts and shrimp and drink this safely."

— Alison K., verified customer

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"Delicious coffee that goes down easy. I have to be very careful with my stomach, and I am delighted that I can still drink this coffee."

— Drea, verified customer

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"The notes are well rounded and very enjoyable — such a smooth cup of coffee."

— Daniel C., verified customer

☕ Prefer Decaf?

Our Sugarcane EA Decaf offers the same smooth, low-acid profile with a sugarcane process. Just want less caffeine? Try Half Caff. Learn more in our Complete Decaf Coffee Guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this coffee gentle on sensitive stomachs?

If acidic coffee bothers you, many people choose a low-acid roast. Ours is low-acid, mold-free and Q-grader inspected. The washed process produces a naturally lower-acid cup, and our medium 44% roast avoids the harsh bitter compounds of darker roasts. Read our low-acid coffee guide for more.

What does the washed process mean for the flavor?

The washed (wet) process removes the fruit skin before drying, delivering a clean, precise cup. Compared to natural-processed coffees, washed coffees are brighter and more defined. For Las Lomas, this means cinnamon, berry, and plum come through clearly — with a lighter, tea-like body.

Is this mold-free and allergen-free?

Yes — every bag is Q-grader inspected for mold and defects and roasted in our dedicated Top 9 allergen-free facility. We are America's first SPOKIN-verified allergen-free coffee brand. See our inspection protocols here.

What's the best brew method for this coffee?

Pour over is the top recommendation for showcasing the washed process clarity. Cold brew is ideal if you want the smoothest, least acidic-tasting cup. Auto drip and French press both work well. Visit our Complete Brewing Guide for full ratios.

How fresh is this coffee when it arrives?

We roast in small batches in Orange County, California and ship within weeks (sometimes days) of roasting. The roast date is printed on every bag. We strive for same-day shipping on weekdays.

How does this compare to Unity Ethiopia Sidama?

Both are mold-free, low acid, allergen-free medium roasts — but completely different experiences. Ethiopia Sidama is a natural process — fruit-forward and citrusy, with cocoa, tangerine, and lime. El Salvador Las Lomas is washed — cleaner, with cinnamon, berry, and plum clarity. Prefer bright citrus? Try Sidama. Prefer a cleaner, spiced cup? Las Lomas is your coffee.

Product Details

Size: 10oz (280g) | Form: Whole Bean
Roast: Medium (44%) | Origin: Cantón Zacatal, El Congo, El Salvador
Farm: Las Lomas — Alvarez Family | Varietals: Pacas, Bourbon
Process: Washed | Altitude: 1,000 MASL
Packaging: Recyclable resealable bag
Certifications: Specialty Grade · Low-Acid · SPOKIN Verified · Mold-Free
Facility: Dedicated Top 9 Allergen-Free, SPOKIN Verified, Orange County, CA
Ingredients: 100% Whole Bean Coffee

Explore the Unity Medium Roast Line

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Quality Assurance: Pangea Coffee maintains SPOKIN certification for allergen-free production. Our Q graders evaluate every batch on-site, sometimes even at origin. We source from naturally lower-acid regions and use the washed process to minimize acidity and contamination risk. All coffee is roasted fresh in small batches and shipped within weeks (sometimes days) of roasting.

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