How Nicaraguan Honey Process Coffee is Made and Nicaraguan Coffee Bean Grading

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Flavor Description

Chocolate, red fruits, juicy sensation, balanced medium body

Product Information

Manufacturer: FrontStreet Coffee

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

Contact: 020-38364473

Ingredients: In-house roasted

Shelf life: 30 days

Net weight: 227g

Packaging: Bulk

Taste profile: Neutral

Coffee bean state: Roasted

Sugar content: Sugar-free

Origin: Nicaragua

Coffee variety: Other

Bourbon Coffee

Bourbon coffee was originally cultivated on Réunion Island, which was known as Île Bourbon before 1789. Generally speaking, Bourbon is a coffee variety belonging to the Arabica species. It typically produces red fruits, called Red Bourbon. In addition, there are also 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 of the following year

Processing method: Honey process

Honey Processing Method

"Miel" means 'honey' in Spanish. The honey process (Miel Process) refers to the method of turning coffee cherries into green beans, ultimately creating an unforgettable coffee that resembles sweet honey. Originally called "Pulp Natural," this method means sun-drying with the mucilage intact. After removing the outer pulp from the coffee cherry, the green beans retain a layer of viscous gelatinous substance. Unlike the washed processing method which uses water to remove this substance, the honey process makes drying more challenging during sun exposure. Therefore, careful control and turning are required throughout the process to avoid undesirable fermentation flavors.

Jaime Molina Honey Process

Country: Nicaragua

Region: La Sabana, Madriz

Estate: Jaime Molina

Owner: Montecristo

Processing facility: Jaime Jose Molina Fiallos

Altitude: 1400-1450m

Harvest period: December-March

Processing method: Honey process

Variety: Red Bourbon

Flavor profile: Chocolate, red fruits, juicy sensation

Brewing Method

Hand-pour Nicaragua honey process. 15g coffee, medium grind (Fuji Royal hand grinder with 4 settings), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour with 30g water for 27-second bloom, then pour to 105g and wait until the water level drops halfway before continuing. Slowly pour until reaching 225g, avoiding the tail section. Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

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.

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 mainly consists of various tribal indigenous peoples and people of mixed Spanish colonial heritage (mostly Chorotegas). The region produces coffee, develops art and handicraft processing trade, and offers traditional delicious cuisine. Madriz is characterized by a cool climate, and its small towns may appear simple, but feature beautiful houses with tiled roofs and distinctive white buildings. The area also has many coffee plantations, with mountains covered in lush pine and oak forests.

Although the region has not yet been extensively 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 maintains artifacts and architectural structures from the colonial era dating back to 1661).

Important Notice :

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FrontStreet Coffee Address: 315,Donghua East Road,GuangZhou

Tel:020 38364473