Jose Luis & Rosario / Melon Microlot

FARM: El Taiwan

ORIGIN: Jinotega, Nicaragua

VARIETALS: Red & Yellow Catuai, Caturra, Bourbon

PROCESS: Washed/Wet

ALTITUDE: 1450 M

TASTING NOTES: Floral, Melon, Peachy, Honey 

ROAST: Medium

Grown by Jose Luis & Rosario on their farm El Taiwan, at the highest altitudes in Nicaragua. Their family of 6 run the farm and also a small community store. The additional income from joining the GMCG co-op is going towards planting more coffee trees to increase production. The family also plants cabbage and potatoes. 

This lot produces an incredible floral crop, reminiscent of a washed Ethiopian. Notes of honeydew melon, peach tea, and distinct florality. When cupping this coffee, we didn't anticipate as high a score for such an affordable price. 

Usable across all brew methods but thrives in a pourover. We felt like as an espresso + milk and immersion brews (like aeropress or french press) muted the unique florality.