Finca La Amistad

Description

ROAST LEVEL: MEDIUM-LIGHT TASTING NOTES: CARAMEL-ORANGE-NOUGAT-VANILLA GROWER: Members of Cooperativa Multifuncional Productores Hortícolas de San Juan R.L. (COMHORSA) REGION: San Juan del Río Coco, Department of Madriz, Nicaragua PROCESS: Fully washed and dried in the sun VARIETY: Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, and Typica ALTITUDE: 1100 – 1500 masl SOIL: Clay minerals Nicaragua's rich coffee culture is deeply rooted in cooperative structures, particularly to support small farm production. A prime illustration is Cooperativa Multifuncional Productores Hortícolas de San Juan R.L. (COMHORSA R.L.), with dedicated coffee producers located in the municipality of San Juan del Rio Coco, Department of Madriz. These producers follow organic farm management practices on farms that are typically cultivated coffee on just a few acres of land intercropped with shade trees, bananas, corn, and beans. COMHORSA R.L. invests in critical infrastructure, encompassing road improvements and the establishment of local warehouses. COMHORSA R.L. also provides comprehensive technical support to farmers. This encompasses guidance starting with seed selection and extends to valuable assistance in navigating the certification process. Through COMHORSA R.L. producers gain access to credit and income diversification programs like projects to increase production of organic fertilizers or beekeeping initiates.

Text from Pangea Coffee Roasters' listing.