Nueva Segovia - Nicaragua - Medium

One of Nicaragua’s higher-altitude growing regions, Nueva Segovia has a reputation for producing coffees that punch above their weight. Crops from the area have consistently performed well in Nicaragua’s Cup of Excellence program, and this particular lot is a good example of why.

The first thing you’ll notice is the mouthfeel: rich, round, and smooth, like a hot buttered rum on a chilly fall evening (or morning, or afternoon — you're an adult and can drink hot buttered rum whenever you want, just please do it responsibly!). Zingy orange zest and sweet vanilla aromatics bring a subtle complexity that really wakes things up.

It creates a beautifully balanced, pleasant cup of coffee without being boring, which is a line I think coffee should walk more often. I’ve enjoyed it most through an AeroPress, Nextlevel Pulsar, and a good old-fashioned home brewer, where all that sweetness and body have plenty of room to do their thing.

Roast Level: Medium

Process: Washed

Variety: Bourbon, Catimor, Caturra, Typica

Producer: Cooperativa Multifuncional 15 de Septiembre, R. L

Suggested Brewing Ratio:

• Filter - 16:1
• Espresso - 18g dose, 44g yield