Description
About Master Origin El Salvador
The Nespresso Vertuo Master Origin El Salvador is a single-origin Arabica coffee made only for Vertuo machines. At intensity 5 out of 12, it is a mild 230 ml mug with low bitterness — built around volcanic terroir, a red honey process, and a split roast that keeps sweetness and depth in balance.
Key Features
- MILD INTENSITY 5 — SINGLE-ORIGIN VERTUO MUG
- SHADE-GROWN ARABICA FROM VOLCANIC EL SALVADOR
- RED HONEY PROCESS FOR JAMMY SWEETNESS
- WASHED BEANS FOR STRUCTURE & AROMATICS
- SPLIT ROAST PRESERVES SWEETNESS AND DEPTH
- SMOOTH BODY WITH LOW BITTERNESS
- PAIRS WITH MANGO SESAME VIENNOIS RECIPE
- 10 CAPSULES PER SLEEVE — 80% RECYCLED ALUMINIUM
Product Details
An Ideal Terroir
These Arabica varieties grow under shade trees in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range, nestled beside the active Santa Ana volcano. Fertile volcanic soils give the beans their mild, origin-driven character. Local farming communities also shape the cup through how they process the coffee — not only through where it is grown.
The Red Honey Process
For some lots, farmers carefully adjust how much sweet pulp stays on the drying cherry. That controlled fruit flesh on the bean creates the jammy sweetness Master Origin El Salvador is known for. Those honey-processed beans are then paired with washed Arabica so the cup stays balanced rather than one-note sweet.
How It Is Roasted
Nespresso split-roasts the blend: a lighter roast on the red honey beans to lock in sweetness, and a slightly longer, darker roast on the washed beans for body and structure. The result is a complete mild mug — sweet up front, with enough depth behind it.
How It Tastes
Expect sweet biscuit and toasted cereal, with a distinct fruity jam finish from the honey-processed beans. The body stays smooth and gentle, so the cup feels crafted and origin-led without a heavy roast punch.
How to Serve It
Classic mug: Brew at 230 ml black for the clearest biscuit, cereal and jam character.
With milk: Add steamed milk for a softer, dessert-like cup that still keeps the jam notes.
Mango Sesame Viennois: An easy Master Origins recipe (about 3 minutes) that turns this mild mug into a light mango-and-sesame indulgence.
Specifications
| Brand | Nespresso |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Master Origin El Salvador |
| Series | Master Origins |
| Coffee System | Nespresso Vertuo Line (exclusive) |
| Best Served As | Mug — 230 ml / 7.77 fl oz |
| Intensity | 5 out of 12 — Mild |
| Coffee Type | 100% Arabica — El Salvador single origin |
| Origin | Apaneca-Ilamatepec (near Santa Ana volcano) |
| Processing | Red honey + washed |
| Roast Style | Split roast — light honey beans, darker washed beans |
| Taste Notes | Sweet biscuit, toasted cereal, fruity jam |
| Bitterness | Low |
| Body | Smooth |
| Ingredients | Roast and ground coffee |
| Capsules per Sleeve | 10 |
| Made By | Nestlé Nespresso S.A. |
| Packaging | Sealed recyclable aluminium Vertuo capsules (80% recycled aluminium), protective atmosphere |
Brewing Recommendations
Use the Mug setting so the machine reads the capsule barcode and extracts at 230 ml. Best for morning or afternoon when you want flavour without heavy roast intensity. For milk drinks, steam first, then pour over the coffee so the jam character stays clear.
Directions and Safety
Directions: Use only with Nespresso Vertuo machines. Insert the capsule and select Mug. Do not use with Original Line machines.
Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Use by the best-before date on the sleeve.
Note: Contains caffeine. Each sleeve includes 10 roast and ground coffee capsules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Machine Compatibility
What machines work with Master Origin El Salvador?
Vertuo Pop, Vertuo Next, Vertuo Plus, Creatista Vertuo and other Vertuo models. Original Line machines are not compatible.
Buying and Recycling
How many capsules are in a sleeve?
10 Vertuo capsules, sealed in a protective atmosphere for freshness.
Where can I buy it in Nairobi?
Coffee Fix Nairobi — in store or with local delivery. Ask about other Master Origins sleeves too.
Are the capsules recyclable?
Yes. They use 80% recycled aluminium and can be returned through the Nespresso recycling programme.
Brand: Nespresso | Available at: Coffee Fix Nairobi
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