Nicaragua: Acopio Suyatal

Finca Acopio Suyatal comes from Dipilto, a region within the larger Nueva Segovia Department. Nueva Segovia sits along the northern border of Nicaragua, very close to Honduras, and offers some of the most ideal climatic regions for coffee production in Nicaragua. At 1500 meters, Acopio Suyatal is one of the highest altitude farms of the small suite of estates run by Cafetalera Buenos Aires. The farm is roughly 10 manzanas in size and planted in mostly Caturra with some Maragogype shrubs peppered throughout. This Caturra separation from the farm represents coffee selected from the main part of the 2021 harvest. The coffee is fully washed at the Buenos Aires wet mill, fermented overnight to remove any remaining fruit, then trucked down to Ocotal where it is dry milled using state of the art equipment at Buenos Aires' dry milling facility. 

This is another beautiful Farm Gate coffee that is excellent as espresso.

Cupping Notes: Chocolate croissant, cinnamon-laced cocoa powder, and caramelized sugars

Brew Recommendations: Drip, French Press, pour-over, espresso.

Farm Gate Coffee: Farmers paid at least 50% above Fair Trade

Varietal: Caturra

Region: Dipilto, Nueva Segovia

Altitude: 1500 meters above sea level

Process: Wet processed (washed) and patio sun-dried

Equity Pricing (EP) Levels

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Sourced from the Dipilto region of Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua, this lot from Cafetalera Buenos Aires showcases the classic profile of the Caturra varietal. Grown at 1500 masl, the coffee undergoes a washed process, a method typically employed to highlight the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean. Keia & Martyn's Coffee has roasted this selection to emphasize comforting, dessert-like qualities, specifically notes of chocolate croissant, cinnamon-laced cocoa powder, and caramelized sugars.

While washed coffees are often celebrated for their clean, bright profiles, the specific terroir of Nueva Segovia can contribute a distinct depth to the cup. When evaluating these nuanced characteristics, drinkers may find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the interplay between the cocoa-forward base and the subtle spice notes present in this roast. This offering serves as a refined example of how traditional processing and careful roasting can elevate a well-known varietal.