NICARAGUA JINOTEGA
From £15.00
Coffee Strength:
Origin: Nicaragua Jinotega
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1200m
Harvest: Dec-Mar
Flavour notes: Chocolate, Prune, Nutty
SCA score: 85
Varietal: Catimor, Caturra
Description
Description
– Introduction by Catholic Missionaries: In the late 18th century, Catholic Missionaries introduced coffee to Nicaragua’s lush hills.
– Coffee Boom: From 1840 to 1940, Nicaragua experienced significant growth in coffee production, becoming a major player in the global coffee industry.
– Government support: The Nicaraguan government subsidized coffee cultivation, making it the primary cash crop and contributing to the country’s infrastructure development.
– Modern evolution: Recent years have seen Nicaragua’s coffee industry evolve, focusing on traceability, quality, and community upliftment.
– Specialty coffee recognition: Nicaraguan coffee has gained international recognition for its distinctive and complex flavors, establishing itself as a producer of high-quality coffee over the past two decades.
