Ep. 769 Nicaragua Finca Limoncillo Washed Red Catuai


Milk chocolate, caramel, green apple

Finca Limoncillo is located in Matagalpa and, at 171 hectares in size, it. is. huge! Situated at an amazing location, it boasts nine waterfalls within the farm and is owned by the Mierisch family, well-respected producers in Nicaragua. They’re known for their experimental processing, varietal work, and exceptional coffee.

Start with a big chunk of creamy milk chocolate, then swirl in caramel and a little bit of green apple to get this super easy drinking cup.

  • Country: Nicaragua
  • Municipality: Yasica Norte
  • Region: Matagalpa
  • Farm name: Limoncillo
  • Producers: The Mierisch Family
  • Farm size: 171 hectares
  • Coffee growing area: 109 hectares
  • Elevation: 1,200 m.a.s.l.
  • Varietal: Red Catuai
  • Processing system: Washed

Cupping Notes

Milk chocolate, caramel, green apple

  • Clean cup: (1–8): 6
  • Sweetness: (1–8): 6.5
  • Acidity: (1–8): 6
  • Mouthfeel: (1–8): 6
  • Flavour: (1–8): 6.5
  • Aftertaste: (1–8): 6
  • Balance: (1–8): 6.5
  • Overall: (1–8): 6
  • Correction: (+36): +36
  • Total: (max. 100): 85.5

Roast Information
Medium-dark - keeping a steady pace, you want to go through first crack and just up to the first pops of second in the cooling tray, no more.