Peru · Washed · Medium
Estrellas de Cajamarca
Chocolate · Honey · Stone fruit
$20 / 1 lb
Why it fits: Lead bag size $20 / 1 lb; Everyday lane — strong on-ramp to specialty; Familiar sweetness for people new to specialty
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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 shipping on orders $50+.
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Brazil · Brazilian Full Natural · Medium-light
Full Bloom
Stone fruit · Blueberry · Long caramel finish
$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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Costa Rica · Honey · Medium
The Kiddos'
Punchy · Sweet tart cherry · Caramel
$19.50 / 1 lb
Why it fits: Lead bag size $19.50 / 1 lb; Everyday lane — strong on-ramp to specialty; Familiar sweetness for people new to specialty
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Guatemala · Washed · Medium
El Regalito
Caramel · Dark chocolate · Baked pineapple
$20.50 / 1 lb
Why it fits: Lead bag size $20.50 / 1 lb; Everyday lane — strong on-ramp to specialty; Familiar sweetness for people new to specialty
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Costa Rica · Washed · Medium
Finca Cloza
Sugarcane · Nutty fudge · Mulling spices · Creamy
$20.50 / 1 lb
Why it fits: Lead bag size $20.50 / 1 lb; Everyday lane — strong on-ramp to specialty; Familiar sweetness for people new to specialty
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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
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Ethiopia · Natural · Swiss Water · Decaf
Ethiopia Decaf
Black cherry · Peach juice · Dry figs · Plum
$19 / 1 lb
Why it fits: Lead bag size $19 / 1 lb; Fruit character without a premium specialty price jump
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Colombia · Strawberry co-ferment · Medium
Juicy Strawberry
Smooth · Fruity · Refreshing
$25 / 8 oz
Why it fits: Lead bag size $25 / 8 oz
Explore this coffee ↗A few useful answers
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.