Nicaragua Los Pinos – Maracaturra – Washed

Sisters Ana María and Martha Lucía Albir Sotomayor have farmed Finca Bethania for three decades, and this lot is a beautiful showcase of what that dedication produces — grown under full shade canopy, with a meticulous process that lets the terroir do the talking.

In the cup it’s cozy and layered: warm spice up front, a floral lift in the middle, and a bright finish that keeps things lively. A crowd-pleaser with serious depth behind it.

⚓  At the Source

Producer

Albir Sotomayor sisters

Farm

Finca Bethania

Region

Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua

Variety

Maracaturra

Process

Washed

Elevation

1,350–1,500 masl

Tastes Like

Apple Pie  ·  Jasmine  ·  Clementine

Anchorhead Coffee sources this washed Maracaturra from the Sotomayor sisters in Nicaragua's Nueva Segovia region, grown at 1350–1500 meters above sea level. Washed processing emphasizes clarity and acidity, allowing the varietal's inherent character to shine through. The roaster identifies notes of apple pie, jasmine, and clementine—a profile balancing bright citrus with delicate floral aromatics and subtle baking spice. Maracaturra, a hybrid varietal, is known for clean cup profiles and balanced sweetness, traits well-suited to high-altitude Central American cultivation. This lot represents direct producer partnership from a family operation, offering traceability alongside sensory complexity that appeals to those seeking both fruit-forward clarity and aromatic refinement.