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Nicaragua, Selva Negra - Medium Roast - Full Natural

Roasted by Peach Coffee Roasters

This naturally-processed coffee from the Selva Negra estate in Nicaragua features notes of purple grape and black currant.

Nicaragua, Selva Negra - Medium Roast - Full Natural — Peach Coffee Roasters
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CaramelDried FruitGrapeBlack Currant Tea

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Medium - Single Origin - Nicaragua

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Look for notes of purple grape and black currant in a smooth body.

Grape, Black Currant Tea, Smooth Body

For the second year we are proud to share Nicaragua Selva Negra, a beautiful coffee from Selva Negra located in the mountainous region of Matagalpa in Nicaragua. 

This multi-generational, family-owned farm experiments with processing methods to bring the most out of the harvest and is committed to environmentally conscious practices. and this naturally-processed coffee is one you won't want to miss.

This Nicaragua Selva Negra is a naturally-processed coffee, with our Head Roaster, Josh Puckett, calling it a "Jolly Rancher fruit bomb." Look for notes of purple grape and black currant in a smooth body.

Our Nicaragua Selva Negra is excellent as a single origin espresso or as a drip coffee.

— Peach Coffee Roasters

Context

Sourced from the Matagalpa region of Nicaragua, this selection from Selva Negra showcases the distinct profile of a full natural process. In natural-processed coffees, the coffee cherry is dried intact around the bean, a method that often imparts a heavier body and pronounced sweetness compared to washed counterparts. You can learn more about how these techniques influence the final cup in our processing methods explainer.

This medium roast highlights a complex interplay of flavors, ranging from deep caramel notes to the bright, tart acidity of black currant tea and dried fruit. When evaluating these nuances, it can be helpful to reference our flavor wheel to better identify the specific characteristics present in your brew. By maintaining a balanced roast profile, the producer allows the inherent qualities of the Nicaraguan terroir to shine through, offering a cup that is both comforting and intellectually engaging for the curious palate.

Buy — $22 from Peach Coffee Roasters

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Frequently asked questions

What does Nicaragua, Selva Negra - Medium Roast - Full Natural taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Caramel, Dried Fruit, Grape, and Black Currant Tea.

How is Nicaragua, Selva Negra - Medium Roast - Full Natural processed?

Nicaragua, Selva Negra - Medium Roast - Full Natural uses the Natural process.

What roast level is Nicaragua, Selva Negra - Medium Roast - Full Natural?

It is roasted to a medium level.

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