Tastes like:
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Red Fruits, Bright, Full Body |
Farm: |
Un Regalo de Dios
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Farmers: |
Luis Alberto Balladarez Moncada
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Origin: |
Nueva Segovia
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Altitude: |
1350-1700m |
Variety: |
Pacamara
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Process: |
Natural
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Roasted for: |
Espresso/Filter |
| Processing Level: | 2/5 - The processing on this coffee has an impact in the cup, but highlights the natural flavours and taste profile of the varietal and terroir. |
Finca Un Regalo de Dios (literally “A Gift from God”) is located in the Mozonte Municipality of Nueva Segovia, on the northern border of Nicaragua. In this region, some of the finest coffees are produced, and this farm is run by Luis Alberto Balladarez Moncada, a real inspirer and pursuer of specialty coffee.
Balladarez Family is keeper of coffee knowledge for three generations. Un Regalo de Dios is a farm from the Balledarez family behind Las Segovias Mill. This Finca sits at an altitude of 1350 – 1700 meters above sea level. Luis Alberto together with his family and his son manages the farm.
In total, the farm is 72 hectares, of which around 52ha are planted in coffee where Luis grows the following varieties: Red & Yellow Catuai, Pacamara, Maracaturra, Java, Bourbon, Catimore, and some Hybrids. The clouded forest around creates a micro-climate with temperatures ranging from 10 to 16 degrees Celsius.
The secret of Luis Alberto to deliver excellent and consistent cups is the extreme care for the coffee processing. In other words, Luis Alberto is obsessed with coffee quality and with every detail in each step, from the harvest to the process into the dry mill to the cupping lab.
The main difference with the other farms are closed environment where to dry coffee, shade nets and quite low temperature. Luis Alberto and his staff have one main strategy: keeping as stable as possible the conditions of the coffee during its processing. This Natural Pacamara was dried for around 30 days, with cherry intact - at around 30 degrees.
We chose to roast this lot for espresso. We found a big, sweet Natural Pacamara to be absolutely stunning as espresso, and with milk. The intensity of the flavours, acidity and sweetness, make it an excellent choice as a special espresso.
We sourced this lot through our trusted partners at The Coffee Quest. They have a great working relationship with their farmers, and we fully trust them to do right by the growers of the coffees. All pictures here thanks to The Coffee Quest team.
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