Episode 724


A easy drinking cup, this starts with a creamy orange mousse and finishes with a sprinkle of cocoa powder which hangs on into the aftertaste.

  • Country: Nicaragua
  • Department: Jinotega
  • Community: Lipululo
  • Farm: San Jose
  • Farm Manager: Jorge Luis Mendez
  • Coffee Area: 46 hectares
  • Elevation: 9751,230 m.a.s.l.
  • Varietal: Pacas
  • Processing method: Washed
  • Diurnal temp. cycle: Avg High 21ºC, Low 15ºC

Cupping Notes

Orange mousse, cream, cocoa powder

  • Clean cup: (1–8): 6
  • Sweetness: (1–8): 6
  • Acidity: (1–8): 6
  • Mouthfeel: (1–8): 6.5
  • Flavour: (1–8): 6
  • Aftertaste: (1–8): 6.5
  • Balance: (1–8): 6.5
  • Overall: (1–8): 6.5
  • Correction: (+36): +36
  • Total: (max. 100): 86

Roast Information
Medium-dark - through the gap but before second gets going, and keep this reasonably quick to preserve the sweet creamy notes.


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