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Nice Nougat - Nicaragua, washed

from €20.00

This washed Red Catuai microlot from Finca Las Hortensias in northern Nicaragua is a sweet treat. Grown high in the cool mountains of Nueva Segovia, this Red Catuai lot delivers clean natural sweetness with notes of nougat, red apple, vanilla and a silky, dessert-like texture. A balanced, playful and surprisingly clean natural with excellent drinkability that welcomes the holiday season warmly in :)

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This washed Red Catuai microlot from Finca Las Hortensias in northern Nicaragua is a sweet treat. Grown high in the cool mountains of Nueva Segovia, this Red Catuai lot delivers clean natural sweetness with notes of nougat, red apple, vanilla and a silky, dessert-like texture. A balanced, playful and surprisingly clean natural with excellent drinkability that welcomes the holiday season warmly in :)

  • Sweetness: Milk Chocolate
    Acidity: Rosehip
    Aftertaste: Vanilla

    • Country: Nicaracua

    • Region: Dipilto, Nueva Segovia

    • Washing Station: Finca Las Hortensias

    • Producer: Ana Y Martha Albir

    • Altitude: 1300 meters above sea level

    • Variety: Red Catuai

    • Process: Washed

  • PROCESS

    This washed lot from Finca Las Hortensias begins with careful handpicking of fully ripe cherries at 1300 meters above sea level. After harvesting, the cherries are floated to remove underripes and impurities, ensuring only dense, high-quality fruit proceeds to processing. The coffee is then pulped and moved into fermentation tanks, where it undergoes a controlled washed fermentation designed to develop clarity, sweetness, and a clean cup structure.
    Once fermentation is complete, the parchment is thoroughly washed in fresh water and transferred to raised beds for slow, even drying. This careful drying phase preserves the bright acidity and nougat-like sweetness that define this lot.

    HISTORY

    Finca Las Hortensias is a small, family-run farm in the highlands of Nicaragua, managed with care, precision, and a focus on quality over volume. The farm has built its reputation on clean, expressive washed coffees that reflect the unique microclimate of the region—cool nights, fertile soils, and steady mountain breezes.
    The producers emphasize selective picking, environmental responsibility, and meticulous post-harvest practices. Over the years, their dedication has transformed this remote high-elevation farm into a source of consistent, characterful microlots. This washed lot represents their commitment to traditional processing paired with modern quality standards.