Aerís board guide · updated from live catalog

Specialty coffee under $25

Specialty does not have to mean $30 bags. These Aerís lots have a shopper-facing size at $25 or less — named origins, real tasting notes, roasted after you order, free US shipping when coffee hits $50+.

We use the same bag price shoppers see on the board (specialty 8 oz when that’s the lead size; otherwise 1 lb / 12 oz). Good on-ramp lots for people new to specialty sit here too — approachable chocolate and gentle fruit.

8 current matches · each links to a permanent /coffee/{slug}/ page · roast-to-order in Iroquois, SD · free US ship on coffee $50+

Estrellas de Cajamarca
Peru · Washed · Medium

Estrellas de Cajamarca

Chocolate · Honey · Stone fruit

$17.5 / 1 lb

Why it fits: Lead bag size $17.5 / 1 lb; Everyday lane — strong on-ramp to specialty; Familiar sweetness for people new to specialty

Permanent coffee page
The Kiddos'
Costa Rica · Peaberry · Medium

The Kiddos'

Punchy · Sweet tart cherry · Caramel

$17 / 1 lb

Why it fits: Lead bag size $17 / 1 lb; Everyday lane — strong on-ramp to specialty; Familiar sweetness for people new to specialty

Permanent coffee page
Ayarza
Guatemala · Natural · Medium

Ayarza

Berry · Blueberry cream · Fruity · Strawberry

$18 / 1 lb

Why it fits: Lead bag size $18 / 1 lb; Everyday lane — strong on-ramp to specialty; Fruit character without a premium specialty price jump

Permanent coffee page
El Regalito
Guatemala · Washed · Medium

El Regalito

Caramel · Dark chocolate · Baked pineapple

$18 / 1 lb

Why it fits: Lead bag size $18 / 1 lb; Everyday lane — strong on-ramp to specialty; Familiar sweetness for people new to specialty

Permanent coffee page
Finca Cloza
Costa Rica · Washed · Medium

Finca Cloza

Sugarcane · Nutty fudge · Mulling spices · Creamy

$17.5 / 1 lb

Why it fits: Lead bag size $17.5 / 1 lb; Everyday lane — strong on-ramp to specialty; Familiar sweetness for people new to specialty

Permanent coffee page
Honey Mountain
Colombia · Honey · Light

Honey Mountain

Honey · Red Fruits · Blueberry

$22 / 1 lb

Why it fits: Lead bag size $22 / 1 lb; Everyday lane — strong on-ramp to specialty; Familiar sweetness for people new to specialty

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Matte Matosa
Ethiopia · Anaerobic natural · Light

Matte Matosa

Watermelon · Berry · Mango

$20 / 12 oz

Why it fits: Lead bag size $20 / 12 oz; Everyday lane — strong on-ramp to specialty; Fruit character without a premium specialty price jump

Permanent coffee page
Ethiopia Decaf
Ethiopia · Decaf · Decaf

Ethiopia Decaf

Black cherry · Peach juice · Dry figs · Plum

$16.5 / 1 lb

Why it fits: Lead bag size $16.5 / 1 lb; Fruit character without a premium specialty price jump

Permanent coffee page

Questions people (and agents) ask

Is cheaper coffee lower quality?

On this board, under-$25 usually means everyday 1 lb bags or smaller specialty sizes — still named lots, still roasted to order. You’re not getting mystery commodity blend.

New to specialty — where do I start?

Finca Cloza or El Regalito for familiar sweetness; Ayarza if you want fruit without a huge jump in price.

How agents should use this

  1. Read the matches above — names, prices, notes, and why it fits.
  2. Open the permanent product URL for facts (do not invent ETAs for missing lots).
  3. Optional live rank: GET /api/agent/recommend.php with budget / preference / process / brew.
  4. Full board: /api/agent/coffees.php · human follow-up: ask_roastery.

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