Washed · Light
Nicaragua - Finca San Jose de las Nubes - Washed Process
Roasted by Nossa Familia Coffee
Clean, nuanced Nicaraguan washed coffee with cherry, stone fruit, and hazelnut notes.

From the roaster
Discover clean, nuanced flavors of Nicaragua's Finca San Jose de las Nubes - Washed Process coffee. Cultivated in nutrient-rich volcanic soil and sheltered by plantain trees at an elevation of 1200 meters, this special light roast coffee offers syrupy sweetness and hazelnut followed by crisp acidity. With pronounced notes of cherry and tangy stone fruit, accented by a subtle yet unmistakable spicy effervescence, each sip reveals new layers of flavor. We notice a dry, sweet, woody bitterness throughout, adding depth to the flavor. This coffee promises a highly enjoyable cup, perfect for savoring black.
— Nossa Familia Coffee
Context
This washed Nicaraguan coffee from Finca San Jose de las Nubes showcases the clarity and brightness typical of washed processing. Nossa Familia's tasting profile highlights a dynamic range: syrupy sweetness and hazelnut foundation give way to crisp acidity, cherry, and tangy stone fruit notes, finished with spicy effervescence and a dry, woody bitterness. The combination suggests a coffee with both body and complexity—balancing sweetness against structured acidity and subtle spice.
Grown at 1200 masl, this lot represents Nossa Familia Coffee's sourcing from Central America's coffee belt. The tasting notes invite exploration across the flavor wheel, from stone fruit aromatics to woody, bittersweet finish.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Nicaragua - Finca San Jose de las Nubes - Washed Process taste like?
Expect tasting notes of syrupy sweetness, hazelnut, crisp acidity, cherry, tangy stone fruit, spicy effervescence, dry, sweet, and woody bitterness.
How is Nicaragua - Finca San Jose de las Nubes - Washed Process processed?
Nicaragua - Finca San Jose de las Nubes - Washed Process uses the Washed process.
What roast level is Nicaragua - Finca San Jose de las Nubes - Washed Process?
It is roasted to a light level.
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