NICARAGUA SHG (Organic) - ESPRESSO
Whole Bean or Ground Coffee (DARK)
$20.99
OMG, this is a crowd pleaser! Look at the notes and the character, wow!
Tasting Notes | |
Dark Chocolate | High Sweetness |
Brown Sugar | Avg Body |
Walnut | Average Acidity |
Demographic | |
Origin: | Nicaragua |
Processing: | Fully Washed |
Process Desc.: | Sun dry on concrete patio |
Altitude: | 1700m - 1900m |
Species: | Catuai |
Type: | Espresso Roast |
About This Coffee:
Nicaraguan coffee is celebrated for its exceptionally smooth body, low-to-medium acidity, and balanced flavor profile. It typically features prominent tasting notes of chocolate, caramel, and citrus. Grown in fertile volcanic soils and high altitudes, most of the crop is strictly high-grown (SHG) and shade-grown.
Key Growing Regions:
Jinotega: Known as the coffee capital of Nicaragua, producing highly balanced, chocolatey, and fruity beans.
Matagalpa: Features lush, shaded plantations that yield bright, aromatic coffees.
Nueva Segovia: Located in the north, widely recognized for producing award-winning, floral specialty coffees.
Common Coffee Varieties:
Bourbon & Caturra: The most widely planted Arabica varieties, known for their sweetness and balance.
Maragogype (Elephant Beans): One of the largest beans in the world, originating from Brazil and thriving in Nicaragua, offering a remarkably unique, mild-bodied cup.Flavor Profile