July 2010

Nicaraguan Santa Rita

The much anticipated Nicaraguan beans from Santa Rita have finally arrived and are the latest bean to be added to the fine list of Speciality Coffees that Yahava brings to you each month.

The Santa Rita Coffee Estate is owned by Families Alvarez & Pereira. Located in the municipal of Las Cuchillas in Jinotega, it is not only a great coffee estate but also committed to the sustainability of great coffee production.

Santa Rita can boast an altitude that ranges from 1100 to 1200 meters above sea level on the highest peak of the farm, over 2000 mm of rain annually, and 150 hectares of mostly Caturra shade grown coffee.   Santa Rita is C.A.F.E Practices preferred status and verified and UTZ CERTIFIED.

Santa Rita Estate coffee is not just any type of coffee; this coffee is a winner of the international renowned event Cup of Excellence. This is one of Nicaragua's finest coffee producing estate farms where you can find the fine cognac of coffee.

All coffee plants are ‘shade grown’; a canopy of trees allows for a slower growing cycle and time for the sugars in the coffee beans to mature. These trees also provide a natural habitat for migratory and other birds, thereby working hand-in-hand with the environment, also allowing for a secondary income from the fruits they produce; eg. banana, citrus.

These bluey/green beans are roasted to a medium profile, to release enough coffee sugars to create heaven on the tongue while slightly reducing the acidity and enhancing the long finish. The intense fruity flavours are finished with perky citrus notes making it a perfect kick-start to your morning and a celebration of all things good throughout your day.

Suiting the palates of folks who enjoy a smooth plunger/filter coffee and then stepping up for those who require a richer, fruitier espresso. In our mind this coffee will be drunk by many, and enjoyed by all so get in now to order!!

Enjoy

The Koffee Junkie