Nicaragua Orange Maceration Madness
IPA, Pineapple, Lemon & Cherry
Experience the unique quality of our direct-trade coffee from Gold Mountain Coffee Growers. Our hardworking farm partners are committed to delivering an exceptional cup, and this Finca Idealista nanolot showcases their dedication. Through a whole cherry double anaerobic fermentation with thousands of Finca Idealista oranges, it reveals sweet orange notes, a malty IPA foundation, and lively flavors of lemon, cherry, and creamy pineapple. Enjoy a vibrant and memorable coffee experience.
Coffee Details:
- Origin: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
- Farmer: Benjamin Weiner
- Producer: Finca Idealista
- Varietals: Pacas, Caturra & Catuai
- Process: Carbonic maceration double fermentation with Finca Idealista oranges
- Fermentation Time: 148 hours
- Elevation: 1200 meters
Borrowed from the wine industry, carbonic maceration is an anaerobic (without oxygen) processing method where whole, intact coffee cherries are sealed in an airtight tank filled with CO2, helping to break down the fruit's pectin. This results in intense, complex flavor profiles with notes of cooked fruit and wine. Double fermentation (or "double washing") is a water-based process where coffee is fermented and washed multiple times. After depulping the cherries, they are placed in water for fermentation, then washed. This initial process is repeated, with another fermentation and washing stage before drying. By removing more mucilage, this fermentation process typically produces clean, bright, and crisp coffee with strong fruity notes.
