Nicaragua Luis Alberto Balladarez Washed

FARM/CO-OP: Luis Alberto Balladarez, Finca Lo Prometido REGION: Nueva Segovia ORIGIN: Nicaragua VARIETY: Paraiso PROCESSING METHOD: Washed ELEVATION: 1,550m-1,800masl

TASTE: Pear | Sugar Cookie | Praline

ROAST: Light

The washed-process Nicaragua from Finca Lo Prometido showcases the exceptional work of producer Luis Alberto Balladarez, grown at approximately 1,600 meters in the mountains of Nueva Segovia within La Cordillera de Dipilto y Jalapa. This Paraiso variety microlot, cultivated with the precision Luis Alberto is known for and processed at his outstanding mill in Ocotal, offers a clean, refined expression of the hybrid’s high quality. Developed by crossing Catuai and Timor, Paraiso performs beautifully in this washed profile, delivering clarity, balanced sweetness, and lively acidity. With remarkable traceability and meticulous care at every stage, this coffee presents an elegant and nuanced representation of both the variety and the region.

Produced by Luis Alberto Balladarez in the Nueva Segovia region of Nicaragua, this lot showcases the Paraiso varietal grown at elevations between 1550 and 1800 masl. As a washed coffee, the beans undergo a meticulous processing method that typically emphasizes the inherent clarity and acidity of the harvest. This specific offering from Ozo Coffee presents a refined profile characterized by notes of pear, sugar cookie, and praline.

When evaluating such distinct flavor profiles, it is helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better identify the nuances between stone fruit and confectionary sweetness. While washed coffees are often celebrated for their clean, bright profiles, the specific terroir of Nueva Segovia and the careful cultivation by Balladarez contribute to the unique character found in this cup. This selection serves as an excellent example of the precision involved in modern Nicaraguan coffee production, balancing delicate fruit tones with a comforting, dessert-like finish.