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Introduction to the Origin, Development, History, and Culture of Nicaragua Storm Estate Natural Process Elephant Bean Specialty Coffee

Published: 2026-01-28 Author: FrontStreet Coffee
Last Updated: 2026/01/28, Elephant beans, also known as giant coffee beans, are three times or even larger than other coffee beans. Their taxonomic name is Maragogype, originating from the Maragogype municipality in Bahia state, Brazil. In 1870, the taxonomic classification of giant coffee beans was first established in this municipality, making it an Arabica derivative (hybrid variety). Flavor

Introduction to Elephant Bean

Elephant Bean, also known as Maragogype, is a coffee bean variety that is three times larger or more than other coffee beans. Its taxonomic name is Maragogype, originating from Maragogype county in Bahia state, Brazil. In 1870, this county first established the taxonomic status of giant coffee beans, which is an Arabica derivative (hybrid variety).

Flavor Profile

The flavor is full-bodied, featuring both bright stone fruit acidity and rich spicy sweetness. It offers diverse taste variations including apricot-peach, vanilla, mint chocolate, pineapple, citrus, and caramel sweetness. Truly deserving of its reputation as an exceptional coffee bean!

Product Information

Manufacturer: FrontStreet Coffee
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Contact: 020-38364473
Ingredients: In-house roasted
Shelf life: 90 days
Net weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk coffee beans
Roast level: Medium roast
Sugar content: Sugar-free
Origin: Nicaragua

La Tormenta FRANCISCO IRENE OLIVERA Maragogype Natural

Country: Nicaragua

Region: Francisco

Altitude: 1400-1450m

Harvest Period: December to March of the following year

Processing Method: Natural processing

Variety: Elephant Bean

Processing Mill: La Tormenta Estate

Flavor: Pineapple, wine-like notes, and stone fruits, with caramel and roasted nuts in the aftertaste

Nicaragua Coffee Regions

Nicaragua is mainly divided into four major regions: Segovias, Matagalpa/Jinotega, Boaco, and Pacific Coast. The Segovias region has the highest cultivation altitude at around 1,500-2,000 meters, producing the highest grade SHG (Strictly High Grown) coffee.

Nicaragua Coffee Characteristics

Nicaragua coffee has deep flavors with chocolate and caramel sweetness, distinct almond notes, and bright acidity. Unlike the typical bright, uplifted fruit acidity found in Central American coffees, Nicaragua's coffee growing environment boasts unique conditions with fertile volcanic soil throughout and shade-grown cultivation methods. This establishes excellent growing conditions, making Nicaraguan beans not only rich in body but also aromatic. In the eyes of international coffee experts, it is considered premium quality and gradually gaining attention in the specialty coffee world.

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