This coffee is grown and processed by La Bastilla Coffee Estate in the Jinotega region of Nicaragua. The estate is located near the Cerro Datanli El Diablo natural reserve and Lago de Apanas, at an elevation of 1300-1500 meters. The farm has been Rainforest Alliance certified since 2003 and employs sustainable practices including bio-digester water treatment. The coffee features tasting notes of cacao nibs, red grapes, and black cherries.
Origin
Jinotega (Nicaragua)
Flavor Notes
Cacao Nibs, Red Grapes, Black Cherries
Roast Level
Medium
Processing
Anaerobic
Typology
ArabicaSL-28, Geisha, Java, Caturra, Red Catuai, Parainema, Yellow Catuai
Pair Cupworks is a specialty micro roastery in Mesa, Arizona, founded by Kimhak Em and Eugenia Tai. Kimhak brings over 30 years of food service experience and a culinary background; Eugenia combines structural engineering with commercial illustration and handles the brand's visual identity. They began roasting in 2017, initially selling beans online while working day jobs, and opened their first coffee bar in 2020. Food & Wine Magazine named them Best Coffee Roaster in the state in 2022. They roast in small batches with the goal of developing clean flavours that respect the work of farmers and producers. Wholesale clients now stretch across the US and into Europe and Asia.
