Nicaragua washed Arabica SHG EP Finca Las Morenitas

Nicaragua is one of the biggest coffee producers in Central America. Coffee from this large but thinly populated country is of high quality and complex flavor. In the past, coffee production has suffered from devastating hurricanes and political and financial instability. Luckily, the situation has visibly recovered in the past 20 years. Producers are now keen to develop their agricultural practices within an improving infrastructure to revive their reputation in the specialty coffee scene.

Finca Las Morenitas was established in 2007 and is located in the mountains of Jinotega, next to the small town of Bonetillo. The region of Jinotega in northern Nicaragua produces some of the country's finest coffees. It is well known for its volcanic and loamy soils and provides ideal conditions for coffee cultivation due to its rich and diverse micro-climate. The hilly and mountainous land surrounding the farm is covered by a lush pine forest where monkeys, birds, and other native animals can roam freely. The owners of Las Morenitas pay particular attention to the environment. Coffee is cultivated under shade trees such as the Nopal and Guava. Pulp undergoes a natural composting process and is used as an organic fertilizer. The farm also has a day-care center and a small clinic for the farmers and the community members.

For this washed coffee, the cherries are carefully selected by hand once they are red and ripe. After that, they are de-pulped, fermented, washed, and dried in the sun. Afterward, it's transported to the dry mill. There, the parchment is de-husked and carefully prepared for export.