Nicaragua La Bastilla Natural

Why we Love this Coffee:

This is the second coffee we’ve carried from La Bastilla. Superthing has a soft spot for funky natural coffees that don’t make a big fuss about it and this one is right up our alley. It shines on every brew method and is beautifully balanced.

More About this Coffee

La Bastilla Coffee Estate, located in the north-east region of Jinotega, NIcaragua, is a powerhouse of awesome coffee. Surrounded by the natural reserve Cerro Datanli El Diablo, just a few kilometers from Lago de Apanas, Finca La Bastilla is a tropical paradise for the fauna and flora founded on deep, favorable volcanic soils. Since 2003, the farm has been certified by the Rainforest Alliance and is striving for continued excellence. La Bastilla’s staff diligently selects only the ripest coffee cherries for Natural (dry) processing. This requires planning since drying naturals is a slow process. Coffee cherries are dried whole, without removing any of the fruit. During this stage, the coffee is turned regularly to increase airflow, support even drying, and prevent spoilage. After the cherries have been dried, the seeds (or coffee beans) are removed from the fruit and prepared for export. The team at La Bastilla strives for strong berry notes and uses a proprietary process that is a "trade secret" of the La Bastilla mill

Geography: Nicaragua

Region: Jinotega

Elevation: 1300-1500 M

Producer: La Bastilla

Variety:  Caturra, Catuai

Process: Natural