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Nicaragua La Andria Estate Natural Maracaturra Classic Nicaraguan Flavor

Published: 2026-01-28 Author: FrontStreet Coffee
Last Updated: 2026/01/28, Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information Please follow Coffee Workshop (official account cafe_style) Nicaragua La Andria Estate Maracaturra Natural processing Grade: SHG Region: Monzonte, Nueva Segovia Estate: Finca La Andria Varieties: Catuai, Caturra, P

Nicaragua Finca La Andria Maracaturra Natural Process

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Coffee Details

Grade: SHG

Region: Monzonte, Nueva Segovia

Estate: Finca La Andria

Varieties: Catuai, Caturra, Pache

Processing Method: Natural Process

Roast Level: Medium

Altitude: 1,400 meters

FrontStreet Coffee Cupping Notes: Citrus, brown sugar, banana, floral notes

FrontStreet Coffee Recommended Brewing Parameters: 15g coffee; medium-fine grind (BG 5T: 58% retention on China standard #20 sieve); water temperature 90°C; coffee-to-water ratio: 1:15

Bloom with 28g of water for 30 seconds. Using a small water stream, pour in a circular motion from the center to 122g for the first infusion. When the water level drops to just before exposing the coffee bed, use a slightly larger water stream to pour in a circular motion to 230g for the second infusion. Remove the filter cone when the water level drops to just before exposing the coffee bed. (Timing starts from the bloom.) Total extraction time: 1'56".

About Maracaturra

Maracaturra is a hybrid variety, a cross between Maragogype and Caturra, very common in Nicaragua.

What Makes Maracaturra Special?

Like Maragogype, Maracaturra coffee beans are very large in size. Mauricio told me that it inherits the excellent flavor and high yield of Caturra. Its short stature is complemented by abundant leaves, which provide protection against strong winds—very useful for Mauricio's estate, which often experiences high winds.

Unfortunately, this variety is highly susceptible to leaf rust disease and therefore requires extensive care. Its flavor profile features tropical fruits and bright acidity. It placed 5th in the 2015 Cup of Excellence, and Mauricio believes its future harvests will surpass those of Pacamara. Mauricio plans to use semi-washed, honey, and natural processing methods for Maracaturra coffee cherries. By doing so, he can determine the best processing method. He uses African beds, which ensure stable air circulation and thus make the drying process more uniform.

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