Nicaragua | Regalo De Dios SL34 2024

Region: Mozonte, Nueva SegoviaProcess: NaturalVariety: SL34Altitude: 1350-1700 maslWe Taste: Papaya, Strawberry, Elderflower This coffee was produced by Luis Alberto on his farm, Regalo De Dios, in the Dipilto-Jalapa mountain range in Nicaragua. The clouded forest there creates a cool microclimate with temperatures ranging from 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Because of the cooler temps, the drying process is even and slow with natural-processed coffees taking 25-30 days to dry on raised beds. The cherries are also floated prior to drying, which allows for an additional level of sorting and removal of defects. The attention to detail in the processing leads to incredibly clean naturals with focused, expressive, and vibrant flavors that showcase highlights of both the processing and the variety. In this SL34 lot, we find that the winey and berry-like flavors of the SL variety are present and clear, and are complemented by tropical flavors and florals that are likely augmented by the skillful