Nicaragua La Bastilla

Medium
Roast profile

Chocolate, Dried Dates, Brown Sugar, Black Berry, Pecan, Black Tea
Tasting Notes

Nicaragua
Origin

Jinotega La Bastilla
Producer

Honey
Processing

Caturra, Catuai
Variety

1300-1500m
Altitude (MASL)

La Bastilla Honey Process

The honey cup profile sits squarely at the intersection of washed and natural processed coffees. Honey processing generally yields a fruity cup. However, honeys don't usually have the fruit-bomb effect or the volatility of some naturals. In contrast to washed coffees, honeys often result in a rounder acidity and a more complex mouthfeel. Finally, honey processing is far less water-intensive than washed processing.

La Bastilla Coffee Estates

La Bastilla Coffee Estates, located in the north-east region of Jinotega, NIcaragua, is renowned for its coffee. Surrounded by the natural reserve Cerro Datanli El Diablo, just a few kilometers from Lago de Apanas, Finca La Bastilla is a tropical paradise for the fauna and flora founded on deep, favorable volcanic soils. Since 2003, the farm has been certified by the Rainforest Alliance and is striving for continued excellence. On its two farms, Finca La Bastilla and Finca Santa Luz, the estate employs around 50 permanent and up to 600 temporary employees during the harvest season.