Nicaragua | Regalo De Dios SL34

Region: Mozonte, Nueva Segovia
Process: Natural
Variety: SL34
Altitude: 1350-1700 masl
We 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 processing.

Last year, we purchased the natural red catuai from Luis, and have long hoped to have an opportunity to purchase and roast the SL34 he grows as it has been one of our favorite coffees we drink every year. We believe that in this year's harvest of the SL34, we're finding tropical flavors of papaya, ripe strawberry, and perfumey florals like rose and elderflower.

Price Breakdown:

Our Total Cost: $10.46/lb
Packaging, labor, and weight loss: $4.11/lb
Green Price: $6.35/lb
FOB Price: $5.00/lb
Farm Gate Price: $4.60/lb

Importer: The Coffee Quest

*We roast on Tuesdays and ship the following day; order deadline is 7:00 am Tuesday morning; local pick-up orders will be ready on Fridays