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Cooperativa Sacacli - ROC® Regenerative Organic Certified® Coffee

Roasted by Heirloom Coffee Roasters

This is the first ROC certified regeneratively farmed coffee ever commercially available, featuring notes of almond butter, cocoa, and floral.

Cooperativa Sacacli - ROC® Regenerative Organic Certified® Coffee — Heirloom Coffee Roasters
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Almond ButterCocoaFloral Finish

From the roaster

Notes: Almond Butter, Cocoa, Floral

Producer: Cooperativa de Servicios Múltiples Sacaclí - Nicaragua  Roast Level: Medium

Flavor Notes: Almond Butter, Cocoa, Floral Finish Altitude (ft): 2,950-4,100

Variety: Caturra & Catimor, Catuai, Maragogype

Process: Washed

 

Heirloom Coffee Roasters is proud to announce the first ROC™ certified regeneratively farmed coffee ever commercially available! This batch is from bag #1 of 275 from the very first ROC™ certified coffee container!

Our roastmasters have roasted this competition quality coffee to bring out the subtle floral notes and cocoa finish. 

Regenerative agriculture is the most effective tool that farmers have against deforestation, soil degradation, and varietal preservation. Regenerative Organic Certified™ coffees guarantee full transparency in the supply chain, and ensure that farmers grow crops use regenerative practices. 

At Heirloom Coffee Roasters, our mission if to roast the most ethically sourced coffees around, and regeneratively grown coffee is the most sustainable coffee grown in the world. We're proud to be an official partner of the Regenerative Organic Alliance™.  

Cooperativa Sacaclí, A non-profit organization formed by small and medium producers that work for self-sustainable development, diversifying productive areas through permanent management and capacity building while ntegrating gender equity. It currently has 537 members, of which 93 are women.

Their organization has been advancing the execution and implementation of technologies for the protection of crops and for the rational use of water, Their efforts are anchored to the implementation of Good Agricultural Practices and organic certification. Cooperativa Sacacli is the first ROC™ certified coffee crop ever commercially available. We’re so excited to announce that our first roast of Cooperativa Sacacli comes from the very first sack unloaded from the very first container!

Pacayal Coffee invests in several initiatives for producers, including best agricultural practices training to prevent Roya, economic empowerment programs for women, sustainable production practices training, and quality research to develop award-winning coffees. What is important about this coffee is that the producers eliminate the use of water in its process, which contributes to improving the environmental footprint of the company. 

Learn more about Regenerative Organic Certified™ and Cooperativa Sacacli.

— Heirloom Coffee Roasters

Context

Produced by the Cooperativa de Servicios Múltiples Sacaclí in Nicaragua, this lot represents a commitment to sustainable agriculture as a Regenerative Organic Certified® coffee. The beans are processed using the washed method, a technique often favored for highlighting the inherent clarity and acidity of a bean. Grown at elevations ranging from 899 to 1250 meters above sea level, this selection is roasted by Heirloom Coffee Roasters to emphasize a profile of almond butter, cocoa, and a floral finish.

When evaluating such profiles, enthusiasts often consult a flavor wheel to better categorize the nuances between nutty base notes and delicate aromatics. While washed coffees are generally celebrated for their clean, consistent cup profiles, the specific character of this Nicaraguan harvest reflects the unique environmental conditions of the Sacaclí region. This offering serves as a prime example of how rigorous organic standards can intersect with traditional processing to produce a balanced, approachable cup.

Buy — $24.99 from Heirloom Coffee Roasters

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Frequently asked questions

What does Cooperativa Sacacli - ROC® Regenerative Organic Certified® Coffee taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Almond Butter, Cocoa, and Floral Finish.

How is Cooperativa Sacacli - ROC® Regenerative Organic Certified® Coffee processed?

Cooperativa Sacacli - ROC® Regenerative Organic Certified® Coffee uses the Washed process.

What roast level is Cooperativa Sacacli - ROC® Regenerative Organic Certified® Coffee?

It is roasted to a medium level.

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