Nicaragua - Escondida: Perla Negra, Red Catuai

Origin

• 🇳🇮 Nicaragua

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
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If you would like your coffee shipped pre-ground, please choose from our 'Select Grind' option before adding this coffee to your cart. La Escondida returns to our list with their Perla Negra Red CatuaiCatuaíA Brazilian cross of Mundo Novo and Caturra: short, productive, storm-resistant. Sweet, mild, dependable — everywhere in Brazil and Central America.. This coffee really impressed us when we first received it and we're happy to say that this season stands up to previous harvests. The catuai varietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process. is not very common in Nicaragua and was planted on the farm not only because of its cup qualities, but also for its ability to resist the challenging weather conditions facing the area. In the cup, you can expect a big bodyBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method. coming from the rich sweetness complimenting it's chocolaty profile. Country : Nicaragua Farm Name : Escondida Farm Owner: Erwin Mierisch Elevation : 975-1,230 m.a.s.l. Variety : Red Catuai Process : WashedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly.