Matagalpa is the historic region held to be the birthplace of Nicaraguan coffee.
Matagalpa is the historic region held to be the birthplace of Nicaraguan coffee.
At 1,000–1,500m, both washed and natural processing are practiced, yielding balanced, easy-drinking flavor — caramel, nuts, light chocolate, citrus.One corner of Nicaragua’s two great origins alongside Jinotega, it also produces many top Cup of Excellence lots.
Matagalpa is the historic region where coffee growing in Nicaragua started, with full-scale production from the late 19th century. Its calm, balanced flavor could be called the original template of Nicaraguan drinkability. A producer base running from mountain smallholders to large estates is also characteristic of this land.
Where neighboring Jinotega is cooler and somewhat higher, Matagalpa holds a broad climate band from mid to high elevation, with a somewhat higher share of natural processing. Expect caramel and nut sweetness more to the fore — a warmer profile.
A clean cup balancing chocolate and citrus.
Choose the French press when you want full body and sweetness.
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