Nicaragua Zeledon

Origin

• 🇳🇮 Nicaragua

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
  50
• Bright
  40

Producer: Prodecoop 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. Roast: Medium 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.: BourbonBourbonOne of the two foundational arabica varieties (with Typica), named after Île Bourbon (Réunion). Sweet, balanced, caramel-leaning; parent of countless modern cultivars., Catimor, CaturraCaturraA natural dwarf mutation of Bourbon found in Brazil: compact plants, easier picking, bright and clean cup. A workhorse across Latin America., TypicaTypicaThe oldest cultivated arabica lineage, ancestor of most Latin American coffee. Low yield, clean and sweet cup; the baseline other varieties are measured against. Altitude (MASL): 1250-1350 Notes: Cooked fruit, Pecans, and Sweet Citrus Grown in the high-altitude hills of Nueva Segovia, this standout lot comes from PRODECOOP which is a dynamic cooperative of over 2,300 smallholderSmallholderA farmer growing coffee on a small family plot — often under two hectares. Most of the world's coffee is grown this way, typically pooled at cooperatives or washing stations. farmers dedicated to both quality and community impact. Cultivated at 1,250–1,350 meters in nutrient-rich soils, the cherries (a mix of Bourbon, Caturra, Catimor, and Typica) are handpicked at peak ripeness, then fully washed and fermented in open-air tanks for 8–12 hours to develop clarity and sweetness. This coffee results in a cup that opens with mild stewed fruit and soft florals, layered with pecan-like nuttiness, and bright tart acidityAcidityThe bright, lively, fruit-like sensation in coffee — praise, not a flaw. Citric sparkle, malic apple-crispness, tartaric wine notes; light roasts preserve more of it.. Each sip reflects the co-op’s commitment to sustainability, with every bag supporting programs like women’s health initiatives, education, and food security for farming families. This lot is a beautiful expression of Nicaragua.