Fully washed
Bella Aurora
Roasted by Five Senses
This Nicaraguan coffee from Luis Joaquin features notes of kaffir lime, buttered lemon, and a hazelnut and pecan pie aftertaste.

From the roaster
Kaffir lime, buttered lemon with hazelnut & pecan pie in the aftertaste.
Luis Joaquin’s start to coffee came when he was just 13 years old, lending his father a hand on the family farm; Bella Aurora - located in Dipilito, Nueva Segovia this farm is blessed with high altitudes and rich fertile soils. Luis considers each year to be a learning journey and his coffee reflects this. He processed it independently using extended fermentation times that enhance the coffee's complexity, then handed the coffee over to Beneficio La Estrella, Caravela's drying facility in the region, for further drying using shaded raised beds. You can expect kaffir lime, buttered lemon with hazelnut and pecan pie in the aftertaste.
Finca Bella Aurora History
When Luis Joaquin was 13 years old, his father started growing coffee at Bella Aurora and this was the start of his connection to the world of coffee. The farm is fortunate enough to experience beautiful dawns surround by breath-taking landscapes. This is why Bella Aurora was chosen as the name of the farm. Aurora
also happens to be the name of Luis’s mother.
In 1958 the farm had terrible access. The only way of accessing it was by walking or riding a horse. The farm passed through difficult times during the war, and Luis’ father had to leave Nicaragua. He came back in 1991, to re-establish the farm and this was when he started to grow coffee. Even though he was still quite young, Luis loved to help his father with the production of the coffee, and it proved to be a fantastic learning expertise for him. Since then, Luis considers that each year in this journey is completely different. Each year is full of challenges and adventures.
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Harvest Info
Harvest: January - March Processing Method: Fully washed and fermented for 14-20 hours. Drying Method: Dried on shaded raised beds at Beneficio La Estrella. Shade: Guaba, Musaceas, and Citric Fruit Trees.
Farm Size: 38 Hectares Area in coffee: 36 Hectares
Suggested Recipe
In: 21.5g
Out: 42g
Time: 30sec
Temp: 95°C
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— Five Senses
Context
Produced by Luis Joaquin in the Dipilito region of Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua, Bella Aurora represents a classic expression of the country’s high-quality output. This lot is fully washed, a technique that typically emphasizes a coffee’s inherent acidity and clean finish by removing the fruit pulp before drying. You can learn more about how this impacts the cup profile in our processing methods explainer.
Roasted by Five Senses, this coffee presents a distinct profile featuring kaffir lime, buttered lemon, hazelnut, and pecan pie. These descriptors highlight a balance between bright citrus notes and rich, nutty undertones. To better understand how these specific characteristics fit into the broader spectrum of coffee profiles, we recommend consulting our flavor wheel. Whether you are exploring the nuances of Nicaraguan terroir or simply looking for a refined morning cup, Bella Aurora offers a clear, structured experience that showcases the meticulous work of its producer.
In the Encyclopedia
Frequently asked questions
What does Bella Aurora taste like?
Expect tasting notes of Kaffir lime, buttered lemon, hazelnut, and pecan pie.
How is Bella Aurora processed?
Bella Aurora uses the Fully washed process.
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