Roasted - Nicaragua SHG EP (Coffee of the Week)

About the bean

Finca El Renacer is a boutique farm in the department of Jinotega, a star player in Nicaragua’s “Coffee Route”. Located in the country’s north-central highlands, 40-45% of Nicaragua’s coffee is grown here, as well as many of its Cup of Excellence winners.

Known as the “City of Mists” and the “Coffee Capital of Nicaragua,” Jinotega’s landscape offers views of coffee-covered mountains in every direction on a clear day. However, cloud coverage is quite constant, which, combined with morning fog, creates a bruma that slow-ripening, high-quality Arabica coffee adores.

In the cup, expect a caramel-sweet pleasure enhanced by a smooth body that’s both creamy and flavorful. A terrific standalone, a Full City roast adds punch for espresso. Try a Vienna profile for an extra special result (although sweetness drops off). Switch to an Americano at a City roast for those of you who enjoy a tea-like affect.

Cupping Notes

Dried Fruit. Fruit Forward. Dark Chocolate. Caramel. Bright Acidity. Smooth Body. Light Finish.

Quick Notes

Region: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Farm: Finca El Renacer
Altitude: 1,000-1,300 masl.
Process: Washed
Varieties: Castilla, Caturra, Pacamara, Parainema
Certification: Rainforest Alliance
Cupping Notes: 85.25 points (specialty grade)
SHG: Strictly High Grown
EP: European Preparation indicates the coffee has undergone rigorous sorting - usually by hand to ensure defective beans and foreign material have been removed.
Roast recommendation: City to Full City. For an explanation of our different roasts, see here:  http://greenbeanery.ca/pages/roasting-chart.

Our roasted Coffee of the Week is available in three roast profiles: City, Full City, and/or Vienna.