Nicaragua Luis Alberto Balladarez Lot 20 (Catuai Rojo)

Origin

• 🇳🇮 Nicaragua

Tasting notes

Character

• Bright
• Clean
• Funky

Nicaragua Luis Alberto Balladarez Un Regalo De Dios Process: NaturalNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. Region: Mozonte, Nueva Segovia Farmer: Luis Alberto Balladarez Elevation: 1550-1800 masl 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.: Pacamara, CatuaiCatuaíA Brazilian cross of Mundo Novo and Caturra: short, productive, storm-resistant. Sweet, mild, dependable — everywhere in Brazil and Central America. Rojo, or Catimor Tasting Profile: Stone Fruit, Warming Spice, Floral Medium Light RoastLight roastRoasted just past first crack to preserve origin character: higher acidity, florals, and fruit, lighter body. The signature of Nordic-style roasting.