Nicaragua

We always look for consistent high impact projects for the house filter line - easy drinkers that suit a little more development than our usual style. We were impressed with the El Diablo pre-shipment samples we received from Caravela earlier in the year - setting up a drying facility that helps producers access higher incomes as delivering higher quality, as the hot and dry climate in Nicaragua can oft lead to poor drying and shelf stability. We know that we'll be able to consistently buy from this project year on year, which is a real bonus Brew Guide: Best Brewed with: Filter/Espresso (House Omni) Light-Medium Roaster Influence (House Filter Omni): We take the house filter profile a touch further than our traditional "light" style - but not quite tipping into the medium-level of intervention we go for in the espresso roasts. Taking a lower altitude field blend like this Best Rested: 2+ weeks Filter: 62g/L, 94°C when fresh; 92°C when rested Espresso: 18g/45g/24-28s We're tasting: Sweet and sugary aromatics - fresh fudge, toasted pecans and stewed apples. In the cup it's rich and comforting, with pistachio cookies, melted milk chocolate and macadamia, a gentle stewed bramley apple acidity and a little black tea in the finish. As it cools becoming a little more fresher red apple & milk chocolate hobnob.