Nicaragua RFA - La Bastilla Estate Caturra

Apple tart, grapefruit, lime
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Bag Weight 69 KG BAG
Harvest Season 2022/23
Status Spot
Lot Number P611003-2
  • 42 Bag(s)
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About This Coffee

Country of Origin Nicaragua
Region Jingotega
Producer Type Single Estate
Farm Name La Bastilla Estate
Processing Washed
Processing Description Sun-dried on raised beds & solar dryers
Growing Altitude 1300m - 1350m
Harvest Season 2022/23
Bag Weight 69 KG BAG
Bag Type Grain Pro / Ecotact
Plant Species Arabica
Variety Caturra
Certifications Rainforest Alliance Certified (IP)
Soil Volcanic

History of Coffee in Nicaragua  

Coffee came to Nicaragua in the mid-1800's but did not have to compete with well established crops like indigo or banana. It took coffee just 20 years to become the country's number one export and by the dawn of the 20th century, coffee represented 65% of Nicaragua's exports. Between 1895 and 1926, production of coffee in the Jinotega region alone tripled, from 4,500 bags to 13,500. The rapid growth of the industry did not coincide with as much deforestation as other countries in the region and today virtually all Nicaraguan coffee is considered shade grown. 

Growing Coffee in Nicaragua  

Nicaragua coffee growing regions include Jinotega, Nuevo Segovia, Madriz, Esteli, Matagalpa, Boaco, Managua, Carazo, and Granada. Throughout the country, most Nicaragua coffee is grown between 800 and 1500 masl, with some specialty coffees growing even higher that 1500 masl. Over 330,000 people in Nicaragua work in coffee, which is 15% of the labor market and more than 50% of the agricultural workforce. Most Nicaragua coffee is milled using a version of wet processing. Plant Species Catimor, Catuai, Java, Maragogype, Pacamara, Red Bourbon. 

  • Status Spot
  • Region Jingotega
  • Farm Name La Bastilla Estate
  • Producer Type Single Estate
  • Processing Washed
  • Processing Description Sun-dried on raised beds & solar dryers
  • Bag Type Grain Pro / Ecotact
  • Certifications Rainforest Alliance Certified (IP)
  • Plant Species Arabica
  • Variety Caturra
  • Coffee Grade NIC CA WA SHB
  • Min Growing Altitude 1300m
  • Max Growing Altitude 1350m
  • Country of Origin Nicaragua
  • Warehouse The Annex
  • Soil Volcanic
  • On Sale No
  • Top Lot Yes
  • CTRM Contract Number P611003-2

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