Ep. 773 Nicaragua Finca Limoncillo Honey Caturra


Green apple, caramel, sultana

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; they’re good friends, and also well-respected producers in Nicaragua. They’re known for their experimental processing, varietal work, and exceptional coffee.

Lively and crisp green apple is balanced by sticky caramel sweetness like a toffee apple. A sprinkling of sultanas on the aftertaste helps makes this simple but flavourful coffee a crowd pleaser.

  • 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: Caturra
  • Processing system: Honey

Further Information

Tasting notes: Green apple, caramel, sultana.

Cup of Excellence Cupping Scores

  • Clean cup: (1–8): 6
  • Sweetness: (1–8): 7
  • Acidity: (1–8): 6.5
  • 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): 86.5

Roast Information
Medium-dark - Through first crack and keep this going just up to the cusp of second crack - no more or you'll lose that lively apple character