This natural Javanica coffee from Finca Las Delicias in Jinotega, Nicaragua is produced by Erwin Mierisch and Geoconda Padilla. Grown at 1,260-1,400 meters altitude on a 12-hectare farm under mixed shade, the coffee undergoes 48-hour cold room anaerobic fermentation followed by 29 days of drying. The Javanica variety is an Ethiopian heirloom with a unique history arriving in Nicaragua via Java. Flavor notes include brown sugar, almond, orange zest, red currant, and tangerine with smooth, silky, and rounded acidity characteristics.
Origin
Jinotega (Nicaragua)
Flavor Notes
Almond, Brown Sugar, Orange Zest, Red Currant, Tangerine
Idle Hands Roasting Company is a specialty roastery in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 2021 with a focus on traceability and direct producer relationships. The company sources from individual farms and washing stations, with particular depth in Ethiopia's Gedeo Zone and relationships extending into Colombia and Guatemala. Idle Hands participates in coffee competitions and Cup of Excellence auctions to secure exceptional lots, and the lineup features washed Geisha varieties and other high scoring single origins. The roastery publishes an annual report detailing its sourcing and impact, reflecting a commitment to transparency that runs through every part of the operation.
