Nicaragua Honey Process Coffee Beans Characteristics & Brewing Methods

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Flavor Description: Chocolate, red fruits, juicy sensation, well-balanced medium body

Manufacturer: FrontStreet Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee)
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Qianjie, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Manufacturer Contact: 020-38364473
Ingredients: In-house roasted
Shelf Life: 30 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk
Taste: Neutral
Coffee Bean Degree: Roasted coffee beans
Contains Sugar: Sugar-free
Origin: Nicaragua
Coffee Type: Other

Bourbon Coffee Origins

Bourbon coffee was originally cultivated on Réunion Island, which was also called Bourbon Island (Île Bourbon) before 1789. Simply put, Bourbon is a coffee variety belonging to a branch of the Arabica species. 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.

Nicaragua Honey Process Red Bourbon

Country: Nicaragua
Region: La Sabana, Madriz
Altitude: 1400-1450m
Harvest Period: December to March
Processing Method: Honey Process

Honey Process

"Miel" means 'honey' in Spanish. The Honey Process refers to the method of converting coffee cherries into green beans, ultimately making the coffee as memorable as sweet honey. The honey process was originally called "Pulp Natural," meaning sun-drying with the mucilage intact. After removing the outer fruit pulp from the coffee cherries, a layer of viscous gelatinous substance remains on the green beans. Unlike the washed process which removes this with water, it's more difficult to dry during sun-drying. Therefore, strict control and constant turning are required throughout the process to avoid undesirable fermentation flavors.

Brewing Instructions

Hand-pour Nicaragua Honey Process: 15g of coffee, medium grind (Fuji Royal #4), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour 30g of water for 27 seconds bloom, then pour to 105g and pause. Wait until the water level drops to half, then slowly pour 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
Processing Method: Honey Process
Variety: Red Bourbon
Flavor: Chocolate, red fruits, juicy sensation

Nicaragua Coffee Regions

Nicaragua is mainly divided into four major regions: Segovias, Matagalpa/Jinotega, Boaco, and the 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.

The widespread volcanic ash and shade-grown cultivation methods produce high-quality Nicaraguan coffee with mild, smooth 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 area 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 (mostly Chorotegas). The region produces coffee, develops arts and crafts processing trade, and offers traditional delicious cuisine. Madriz is characterized by a cool climate. Its small towns may appear simple, but feature beautiful house roofs and white buildings with special tiles. There are also many coffee plantations in the area, with mountains covered in lush pine and oak forests.

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

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