Is Nicaraguan Honey-Processed Coffee Delicious? Brewing Methods for Nicaraguan Coffee

Nicaragua Honey Process Red Bourbon

Country: Nicaragua

Region: La Sabana, Madriz

Estate: Jaime Molina

Estate Owner: Montecristo

Processing Mill: 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 Instructions

For pour-over brewing of this Nicaragua honey process coffee: Use 15g of coffee grounds, medium grind (Fuji ghost tooth burr 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 halfway, then slowly pour until reaching 225g. Discard the tail end. Water-to-coffee ratio is 1:15, total extraction time 2:00.

Nicaragua Coffee Regions

Nicaragua is primarily divided into four major coffee-growing regions: Segovias, Matagalpa/Jinotega, Boaco, and the Pacific region. 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 gentle, subtle flavors and mild acidity. Nicaraguan 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 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 handicrafts, and preserves traditional culinary delights. Madriz is characterized by a cool climate, with seemingly simple small towns featuring distinctive white buildings with beautiful roofs and special tiles. The area also has numerous coffee plantations, with lush pine and oak forests covering the mountains.

Although this 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 made from different materials. The capital of Madriz is the small city of Somoto. Somoto has an active historic parish church in the city center (the church still maintains artifacts and architectural structures from the colonial era dating back to 1661).

Flavor Description

Chocolate, red fruits, juicy sensation, balanced medium body

Product Information

Brand: FrontStreet Coffee

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

Contact: 020-38364473

Ingredients: 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 Type: Other varieties

About Red Bourbon

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

The Honey Process

"Miel" means "honey" in Spanish, and the Honey Process refers to the method of transforming coffee cherries into green beans, resulting in coffee that is as memorable as sweet honey. Originally called "Pulp Natural," this method involves sun-drying while retaining the mucilage. After removing the outer pulp from the coffee cherries, a sticky gel-like substance remains on the green beans. Unlike the washed process, which uses water to remove this substance, the honey process makes drying more challenging. Therefore, careful monitoring and turning throughout the process are necessary to avoid undesirable fermentation flavors.

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