Nicaragua Honey Process Coffee Brands and Brewing Steps

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Abundant volcanic ash and shade-grown cultivation methods produce high-quality Nicaragua coffee, characterized by its mild, gentle flavor with subtle acidity. Nicaragua coffee beans are among the largest of all coffee varieties. MADRIZ is located in the mountainous region of northern Nicaragua, bordering Nueva Segovia, Jinotega, and Esteli. This area is serene and elegant, featuring the famous Somoto Canyon. The local population consists mainly of various tribal indigenous peoples and mixed-race individuals from the colonial period with Spanish heritage (predominantly Chorotegas). The region produces coffee, develops artistic and handicraft processing trades, and boasts traditional delicious cuisine. Madriz is characterized by its cool climate, with seemingly simple small towns distinguished by beautiful house roofs and white buildings with special tiles. The area also hosts numerous 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 set in the city center (the church still maintains relics and architectural structures from the colonial era since 1661).

Flavor Profile

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
Bean state: Roasted coffee beans
Sugar content: Sugar-free
Origin: Nicaragua
Coffee variety: Other

Nicaragua Honey Process Red Bourbon

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

Coffee Details

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

Honey Processing Method

Miel means 'honey' in Spanish. The Honey Process refers to the method of converting coffee cherries into green beans, ultimately creating coffee that is as memorable as sweet honey. Originally called "Pulp Natural," this method involves sun-drying with the mucilage remaining. After removing the outer pulp from the coffee cherries, a sticky gelatinous substance remains on the green beans. Unlike the washed processing method which removes this with water, the drying process is more challenging. 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 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

Brewing Method

Hand-pour Nicaragua honey process coffee. Use 15g of coffee grounds, medium grind (Fujima Fujiyama ghost tooth grinder 4), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour 30g of water for a 27-second 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.

Nicaragua Coffee 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.

Important Notice :

前街咖啡 FrontStreet Coffee has moved to new addredd:

FrontStreet Coffee Address: 315,Donghua East Road,GuangZhou

Tel:020 38364473