{"product_id":"nicaragua","title":"Nicaragua","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the clay-rich highlands of Matagalpa, fermented with precision and dried under the Nicaraguan sun — this is the single origin cup that rewards every sense from the first pour to the last sip.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Source\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNicaragua is one of Central America's most compelling and underappreciated coffee origins — and \u003cstrong\u003eMolino Norte, Matagalpa\u003c\/strong\u003e is where that potential reaches its highest expression. Matagalpa is Nicaragua's most celebrated coffee-growing department, known for its mountainous terrain, consistent cloud cover, and the kind of growing conditions that produce coffees with genuine complexity and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beans are grown by \u003cstrong\u003esmallholder farmers from Molino Norte\u003c\/strong\u003e at elevations ranging from \u003cstrong\u003e900 to 1,590 meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e — a wide altitude range that contributes to a layered, multidimensional cup. The soil is \u003cstrong\u003eclay minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e — dense, nutrient-rich, and moisture-retentive, providing the plant with a steady, consistent supply of minerals that translate directly into the cup's depth and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe varietal selection here is particularly distinctive: \u003cstrong\u003eYellow Catuai, Red Catuai, Catimor, and Parainema\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow Catuai\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRed Catuai\u003c\/strong\u003e are both compact, productive hybrids of Mundo Novo and Caturra, each contributing a clean, balanced cup with good body and mild acidity — the yellow and red designations refer to the color of the ripe cherry, not the flavor. \u003cstrong\u003eCatimor\u003c\/strong\u003e adds structure and resilience to the blend. \u003cstrong\u003eParainema\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Nicaraguan-developed hybrid specifically bred for the region's conditions, known for producing a clean, bright cup with good cup quality — a varietal that is genuinely native to this origin's story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter harvest, the cherries undergo a \u003cstrong\u003efully washed process\u003c\/strong\u003e — pulped, then \u003cstrong\u003efermented for a precise 12 to 14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, and finally \u003cstrong\u003edried on both patios and raised beds\u003c\/strong\u003e. The controlled fermentation window is critical: too short and the mucilage doesn't fully break down; too long and off-flavors develop. At 12 to 14 hours, the fermentation is complete, the bean is clean, and the floral and citrus notes are fully preserved. The combination of patio and raised bed drying ensures even airflow and consistent moisture reduction throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA coffee with this level of post-harvest precision deserves a roast that honors every decision made at origin. We roast our Nicaragua \u003cstrong\u003esmall-batch\u003c\/strong\u003e, with full control over every variable — drum temperature, airflow, development time — from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe roast to a \u003cstrong\u003emedium profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — the precise point where the cocoa depth develops fully, the floral notes remain open and expressive, and the citrus tones lift the cup without sharpening into acidity. The 12–14 hour fermentation and dual drying method already contribute a clean, layered complexity; our roast profile is designed to amplify that complexity, not flatten it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery batch is evaluated before it ships. This is a coffee that earns its place in our lineup every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molino Norte, Matagalpa, Nicaragua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smallholder farmers — single origin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow Catuai, Red Catuai, Catimor \u0026amp; Parainema\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 900–1,590 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay Minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Washed, Fermented 12–14 Hours, Dried on Patios \u0026amp; Raised Beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cocoa, delicate floral, subtle citrus brightness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, clean, and well-structured — the clay mineral soil and controlled fermentation produce a refined texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cocoa up front, floral notes mid-palate, with a bright citrus tone that lifts and extends the finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild to medium — the citrus brightness is present and lively without being sharp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, layered, and lingering — the cocoa and floral notes carry through to a refined close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural and subtle — a direct expression of the controlled fermentation and altitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable in Whole Bean, Standard, Coarse, and Espresso grind. Exceptional as pour-over or drip, where the floral and citrus notes fully express themselves. 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