Coffee Balam Holiday Gift Guide
Finding the right holiday gift just got a whole lot easier! Coffee Balam brings you authentic Costa Rican coffee from the Blue Zone of the Nicoya Peninsula - grown by families we personally know and trust, and roasted with care. Whether you're shopping for a bold adventurer, a thoughtful planner or the life of the party, there’s a perfect match in our lineup.
And the best part? Every purchase gives back.
5% of all profits support the Chorotega community in Matambú, helping preserve the culture, traditions, and heritage behind the coffee you’re gifting.
Explore our personality picks below, or keep it simple with a Sampler Pack or Digital Gift Card that will make any coffee lover’s season brighter.
Happy holidays, and happy gifting from Coffee Balam.
Costa Rica Coffee Sampler
The Adventurer
For people who want to explore everything.
Our Costa Rica Coffee Sampler includes all five varieties - a guided tasting of Honey, Natural, Washed, and Anaerobic coffees grown in the Blue Zone.
Why it works for anyone: Every palate finds a favorite. Perfect for new drinkers, seasoned coffee lovers, or the one person who “just likes coffee.”
Vandola Coffee Brewer
The Tico Trailblazer
For the experimental brewer or coffee ritual lover.
A Vandola isn’t just a brewer - it’s a Costa Rican art form. Handmade, beautiful, and designed to produce a clean, aromatic cup using traditional methods.
Why it fits: It’s the gift that makes coffee feel like ceremony. If they already have “every gadget,” they absolutely don’t have this.
Tiesto Anaerobic Coffee
The Innovator
Curious, creative, loves bold ideas.
If they’re always chasing new experiences, asking questions, and diving deep into anything interesting, Tiesto is their cup. Fermented with coyol wine (a traditional drink of the Matambú community) and dried in the sun for two weeks, Tiesto is bold, complex, and unmistakably Costa Rican.
Why it fits: They love the unexpected and Tiesto’s expressive notes of chocolate, citrus, and spirited fermentation are anything but ordinary.
Tempisque Washed Coffee
The Planner
Organized, structured, reliable.
If their calendar is neat, their routines are sacred, and they appreciate “just right” balance, Tempisque delivers a classic, comforting Costa Rican profile. Think chocolate, caramel/brown sugar, vanilla, and smooth body.
Why it fits: It’s consistent excellence in a cup - reliable, warm, and perfectly composed.
Coyote Natural Coffee
The Extrovert
Energetic, social, vibrant.
Coyote is fruity and full of personality. Naturally processed for 15 days under the Costa Rican sun, this coffee bursts with fruit punch, blackberry, orange, vanilla, and bright acidity.
Why it fits: This coffee is a party - lively, expressive, and impossible to ignore.
Congo Honey Coffee
The Empath
Warm, caring, harmony-seeking.
Congo’s honey process creates a naturally sweet, approachable cup with red fruits, caramel, chocolate, and silky smoothness.
Why it fits: It’s the friendliest coffee we offer - soft, comforting, and universally loved.
Cornizuelo Peaberry COffee
The Philosopher
Deep thinker, introspective, grounded.
Cornizuelo’s peaberry beans deliver a focused, full-bodied cup with chocolate, vanilla, brown sugar, caramel, and nut notes. It’s introspective coffee - steady, deep, and soothing.
Why it fits: It’s the meditative pour perfect for long thoughts, good books, and quiet mornings.
Coffee Balam Zip-Up Hoodie
The Cozy Companion
For anyone who loves comfort, warmth, and good coffee.
Just in time for cold weather, our super snazzy new hoodies are sure to keep you warm and cozy, as well as looking
super-fly.
Digital Gift Card
The Sure Thing
Works for anyone, let them choose!
When you just can't seem to narrow down what your family or friend would enjoy most, grab them a gift card so they can explore for themselves and definitely make the right selection. They'll also think you're fancy.