Nicaraguan Premium Selva Negra – San Felipe – Caturra Washed Processed

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Details

Origin

Nicaragua

Process

Washed

Roast Suitability

Description

San Felipe is a highly prized lot located within the historic Hacienda La Hammonia (Selva Negra) in Matagalpa, Nicaragua; it is one of the hacienda’s highest-altitude parcels, situated on the steep, shaded slopes that have defined Selva Negra coffee for over a century. Grown at an elevation of approximately 1,200 meters beneath a lush forest canopy and atop rich volcanic soils the beans benefit from a slow maturation cycle that imparts depth and sweetness to the cup. The lot consists of Selva Negra’s traditional, high-quality varieties primarily Geisha and Caturra hand-harvested at their peak ripeness and fully washed using the hacienda’s signature eco-friendly methods. Nicaraguan Selva Negra coffee is cultivated in the most ecologically sustainable and socially responsible way possible. Learn more by reading our Selva Negra Grower Profile. San Felipe : Selva Negra has owned a small section of land called San Felipe for a while, highest altitude parcel on the farm but due to its steep slope and slight separation from the other lots, it was never farmed. 8 years ago, Mausi (owner of Selva Negra) was able to get her hands on a few Geisha beans. After they were able to plant these and then get a few harvests, they had enough seeds to plant about 500 trees on the highest altitude section of San Felipe . As Geisha is not known for its high yields, they planted the rest of the plot with their best Caturra. Tasting Notes: A very clean and fresh batch from Selva Negra. A little citric & floral acidity upfront, balanced with nice complex nutty & malty undertones. Light roasts are going to be a little front loaded with the brighter characteristics, a higher rated cup meaning one will notice some decent crisp acidity at the light-medium roasts. Will give great depth of flavor but may be a little sharp for some. Our favorite roast and a great everyday drinker was in the medium roast ballpark, builds more of a smooth and creamy cup with a sweet edge, reducing that perceived acid