Nicaragua Organic (Los Lirios, Washed)

Los Lirios comes from the Reina del Café co-operative in San Juan del Río Coco, up in the north of Nicaragua. Around a hundred smallholders set the co-op up in 2008 as a non-profit, roughly a quarter of them women. And a bonus in that it is grown organically! We found this one through our friends at The Good Sourcing Co. in France, who source directly for us - and it is a simply sensational cup of coffee.

Arabica wise, it's a mix of varieties, mostly Caturra and Catuaí with some Catimor and a little Marsellesa and Parainema. Washing takes the fruit / parchment off the bean and here they are then dried slowly over a very specific 18 days.

Cupping notes - we picked out caramel with milk chocolate-cum-marzipan, apple and vanilla when paired with milk - lemon, red apple and kiwi in the cup when drank straight up

This one fits the Curious Cups criteria due to its Organic processing and unique drying process.

Origin: Nicaragua
Region: San Juan del Río Coco
Producer: Reina del Café co-operative (smallholder members)
Altitude: 900 - 1,300 masl
Varietal: Caturra, Catuaí, Catimor, Marsellesa, Parainema
Process: Washed, dried for 18 days
Roast: Medium 
Best for: Delightful omni-roast, but especially good on espresso

Roaster's tip:
Its a no brainer on espresso but why not try this nice and fine on V60 or AeroPress and brew at a slightly higher temp of 95 degrees when doing so!