Description
Nicaragua is one of the largest coffee producers in Central America. The coffee in this large but sparsely populated country is of high quality and has a complex taste. In Hinotega, located in the northern region, the best coffees in the country are produced because the volcanic and clay soil of Jinotegan and its rich and varied microclimate provide an ideal coffee growing conditions Founded in 2007, Finca Las Morenitas is located in the mountains of Hinotega, near the small town of Bonetillo. The hilly and mountainous terrain around the farm is covered with a lush pine forest where monkeys, birds and other local animals roam freely. The owners of Las Morenitas pay special attention to environmental protection, the coffee is grown under shade trees such as Nopal and Guava, they compost all unnecessary organic matter and use some of it as fertilizer. Nicaragua SHG EP Finca Las Morenitas is a washed coffee for which red and ripe cherries are carefully selected by hand. They are then pulverized, fermented, washed and then dried in the sun. Finally, they are transported to a dry mill where the husks are removed and the coffee beans are prepared for export. A cup of Nicaraguan coffee has a very rich, complex flavor, with clear fruity notes of red berries, milk chocolate, caramel and hazelnuts. This South American coffee is perfect for espresso and even filter coffee. Production area: Jinotega Altitude: 1200 – 1700 meters Harvest period: December - March Aroma: complex, balanced floral notes, hazelnut and milk chocolate, bright fruit acids, with a hint of red fruits Acidity: strong fruit acids