Nicaragua Jinotega Finca La Bastilla

Medium roast

1,200 - 1,500 meters

A well-rounded coffee from a respected Nicaraguan estate, featuring pleasant fruit, nut, and chocolate notes.

Flavor Notes

Red ApplePecanDark ChocolateCaramelBalanced

About This Coffee

Nicaragua produces a diverse range of coffee profiles, with Jinotega being a primary growing region known for its balanced beans. Finca La Bastilla is an example of an estate focusing on quality and traceability. This coffee typically offers a pleasant balance of crisp red apple acidity, nutty sweetness reminiscent of pecan, and underlying notes of dark chocolate and caramel. The body is generally medium and smooth, making it a versatile and approachable coffee suitable for various brewing methods.

Coffee Varieties

Parainema A Sarchimor selection known for its rust resistance and unique cup profile. When grown well at high altitudes, it can exhibit complex tropical fruit and floral notes with a distinct savory quality.

Caturra A natural mutation of Bourbon, known for its high productivity and compact size. Its inherent sweetness is amplified by the honey processing method.

Red Catuai The primary variety grown at the Skybury plantation, chosen for its productivity and its ability to produce a sweet, clean, and low-acidity cup in the Australian climate.