An Introduction to Nicaragua's Coffee Growing Regions: Flavor Profiles and Characteristics

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The Republic of Nicaragua is located in central Central America, bordering Honduras to the north, Costa Rica to the south, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Lake Nicaragua is the largest lake in Central America. The Nicaraguan plains are hot and rainy, with a tropical marine climate. The western coastal lowlands receive significantly less precipitation than the eastern region, with distinct dry and wet seasons, featuring a tropical savanna climate. The central highlands have an average annual temperature of 18°C and annual precipitation of 1500-2500 millimeters, with the rainy season from May to December.

Nicaragua's waterfalls are much more famous than its coffee. Coffee cultivation began in the late 19th century, but it wasn't until the mid-19th century that this crop became an important export product. The Nicaraguan government encouraged European immigrants from Italy and Germany to purchase coffee land, which was then divided into smaller plots (typically less than 5 hectares). Most coffee plantations were controlled by white people who often used local people as cheap labor to manage their coffee fields.

In the specialty coffee market, Nicaragua is relatively uncommon, with limited production and less prominence than its neighboring country Costa Rica. The harvest time in Nicaragua is from October to December. The processing methods vary by farm; some use African drying beds, others use natural sun-drying methods or traditional washed processing, followed by drying in patios. The widespread volcanic ash and shade-grown cultivation methods can produce high-quality Nicaraguan coffee with a mild flavor, subtle acidity, and good body.

Nicaragua Coffee Regions

Nicaragua is primarily divided into four major regions: the Segovias region, the Matagalpa/Jinotega region, the Boaco region, and the Pacific region. The Segovias region has the highest cultivation altitude at around 1,500-2,000 meters, producing the highest grade SHG (Strictly High Grown) coffee.

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