NICARAGUA FINCA UN REGALO DE DIOS YELLOW CATUAI NATURAL

Finca Un Regalo de Dios (literally “A Gift from God”) is located in the Mozonte Municipality of Nueva Segovia, on the northern border of Nicaragua. In this region, some of the finest coffees are produced, such as those coming from Beneficio Las Segovias or this Finca. Out of curiosity, both are run by Luis Alberto Balladarez Moncada, a real inspirer and pursuer of specialty coffee.

Balladarez Family is keeper of coffee knowledge for three generations. Un Regalo de Dios is a farm from the Balledarez family behind Las Segovias Mill. This Finca sits at an altitude of 1350 – 1700 meters above sea level. Luis Alberto together with his family and his son manages the farm.

In total, the farm is 72 hectares, of which around 52ha are planted in coffee where Luis grows the following varieties: Red & Yellow Catuai, Pacamara, Maracaturra, Java, Bourbon, Catimore, and some Hybrids. The clouded forest around creates a micro-climate with temperatures ranging from 10 to 16 degrees Celsius.

Luis Alberto is known for his naturals, as he takes great care in their processing. Naturals from his farms are known for their consistent sweetness and clean mouthfeel. This natural lot is slowly dried for 25-30 days, with great care taken to maintain consistent temperature and humidity throughout the process.

We have had several naturals lots from Finca Un Regalo de Dios this year, and this yellow catuai is notable for its sweetness and creaminess on the palate. This is a clean and refreshing natural that shows as well on espresso as it does in a pour over.