Nicaragua Honey Process Coffee Flavor Profile and Characteristics

Nicaragua Honey Process Red Bourbon

Country: Nicaragua

Region: La Sabana, Madriz

Altitude: 1400-1450m

Harvest Period: December to March of the following year

Processing Method: Honey Process

Miel, in Spanish, means 'honey'. The Honey Process (Miel Process) refers to the method of transforming coffee cherries into green beans, resulting in coffee that is as memorable as sweet honey. The honey process was originally called "Pulp Natural," meaning sun-drying while retaining the mucilage. After removing the outer pulp and skin from coffee cherries, the green beans are left with a layer of viscous gelatinous substance; unlike the washed processing method which uses water to wash this away, the drying process in the sun is more challenging. Therefore, strict control and constant turning are required throughout the process to avoid undesirable fermentation flavors.

Pour-over Nicaragua Honey Process

15g of coffee, medium grind (using Fuji's demon-tooth blade grinder at setting 4), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour 30g of water, bloom for 27 seconds. Pour to 105g and pause. Wait until the water level in the coffee bed drops to halfway, then continue pouring slowly until reaching 225g. Avoid the tail section. Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Jaime Molina Honey Process

Country: Nicaragua

Region: La Sabana, Madriz

Estate: Jaime Molina

Estate Owner: Montecristo

Processing Plant: Jaime Jose Molina Fiallos

Altitude: 1400-1450m

Harvest Period: December to March of the following year

Processing Method: Honey Process

Variety: Red Bourbon

Flavor Notes: Chocolate, red fruits, juicy texture

Nicaragua Coffee Growing Regions

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

The widespread volcanic ash and shade-grown cultivation methods produce high-quality Nicaraguan coffee with mild, gentle flavors and subtle acidity. Nicaraguan coffee beans are among the larger coffee beans. MADRIZ is located in the mountainous northern region of Nicaragua, bordering Nueva Segovia, Jinotega, and Esteli. This region is peaceful and elegant, featuring the famous Somoto Canyon. The local population consists mainly of various indigenous tribes and people of mixed Spanish and indigenous heritage (predominantly Chorotegas). The region produces coffee, develops arts and crafts trade, and boasts traditional delicious cuisine. Madriz is characterized by its cool climate, with small towns that may appear simple but feature beautiful houses with distinctive tiled roofs and white architecture. The area also has many coffee plantations, with mountains covered in lush pine and oak forests.

Although this region has not been extensively explored by tourists, Madriz offers various interesting attractions, including special geological formations, rock paintings, ancient colonial sites, and high-quality handicrafts made from different materials. The capital of Madriz is the small city of Somoto. Somoto has an active historic parish church located in the city center (the church still maintains artifacts and architectural structures from the colonial era since 1661).

Flavor Description

Chocolate, red fruits, juicy texture, balanced medium body

Product Information

Brand: FrontStreet Coffee

Address: No. 10, Bao'an Qian Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou

Contact: 020-38364473

Ingredients: In-house roasted

Shelf Life: 30 days

Net Weight: 227g

Packaging: Bulk

Taste: Neutral

Roast Level: Roasted beans

Sugar Content: Sugar-free

Origin: Nicaragua

Coffee Type: Other

Bourbon Variety

Bourbon coffee was initially cultivated on Réunion Island, which was also called Île Bourbon before 1789. Simply put, Bourbon is a coffee variety belonging to the Arabica species branch. It generally produces red fruits, known as Red Bourbon. In addition, there are Yellow Bourbon and Orange Bourbon. Yellow Bourbon has relatively lower yields but superior quality.

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