We are excited to introduce the newest addition to our McLaughlin Reserve line, a sweet and fruit-forward natural processed coffee from the El Pastoral farm in Jinotega, Nicaragua. This special release coffee is juicy and vibrant with a medium-light body. It has a bright citrus acidity, slight tartness, and low bitterness. We hand selected this coffee for its bold fruitiness and we are thrilled with the results!
The cup starts with the syrupy cherry sweetness of a shirley temple. As you get to the middle of the cup, the flavors get thicker and more complex with juicy notes of passion orange guava juice. There is also a slight ruby red grapefruit bitterness in the middle of the cup that adds a contrasting dimension to the sweet juice flavor. In the finish, sweet notes of strawberry yogurt add a touch of tartness before fading into the long and slightly dry strawberry finish. This is our first release of a true fruit bomb and it does not disappoint!
This fruity Nicaraguan coffee will be available for about a month, so be sure to take advantage of this limited time offering that we expect to be available for most of the holiday season.
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Origin information
There are many different varieties of coffee in the world. It is generally believed that Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee and that the Typica variety is the origin of countless varieties that exist today.
When coffee trees are transplanted and grown elsewhere, new varieties become established. These alterations can occur naturally by mutation or be cross-bred into hybrid varieties. Hybrids are crafted to utilize the most desirable characteristics of multiple coffee varieties, such as: disease resistance, drought tolerance, crop yield, tree height and most importantly flavor.
Measured in meters above sea level (masl), elevation is a contributing factor to a coffee's flavor profile and production. As elevation increases, you get cooler nights and sunny days which are beneficial for the trees and result in longer growth times. Additionally, at higher elevation, the volcanic soil tends to be more pure and contains a better concentration of minerals that coffee trees love. With slower development and nutrient rich soil, you get greater intensity of flavors in the final product.
About McLaughlin Reserve
McLaughlin Reserve is a limited time offering that we release quarterly. Each lot in our McLaughlin Reserve collection has been carefully selected for its outstanding quality and unique flavor profiles.
To ensure that these small lot coffees shine, we roast them light, bringing out the best in each origin. This delicate approach to roasting highlights the exceptional flavors that define McLaughlin Reserve
