Nicaragua Coffee
Nicaragua UCA San Juan del Rio Coco - Washed Process - Medium Roast
TASTING NOTES: Chocolate | Nuts | Citrus
Nicaraguan coffee offers clean, balanced flavors that never overwhelm—just smooth, sweet, and reliably good. This lot from UCA San Juan del Rio Coco showcases the Central American profile done right: chocolate sweetness, nutty depth, and just enough citrus brightness to keep things interesting.
What makes this Nicaraguan special:
Grown in Nicaragua's Madriz region at 1,200+ meters. This washed coffee delivers smooth chocolate and nutty flavors with gentle citrus brightness. Fully washed processing creates a clean, balanced cup—sweet enough to drink black, smooth enough to never taste bitter. Perfect for drip brewing, with a creamy body and satisfying finish.
Why Medium Roast for Single Origins?
We roast all single origins to a medium profile to preserve the unique characteristics of each origin. Medium roast lets you taste what makes Nicaraguan coffee different from Ethiopian or Brazilian—the soil, altitude, and processing methods all come through. If you want darker roasts, check out our espresso blends and dark roast blends designed for bold, roasty flavor.
✓ Drip coffee champion: This is where Nicaraguan coffee shines—balanced sweetness and gentle acidity create consistently delicious pots without drama or bitterness.
✓ Smooth and approachable: Medium body with creamy texture makes this an easy drinker morning after morning—balanced enough to appreciate, familiar enough to love daily.
✓ Fresh-roasted and shipped within 48 hours. No sitting on shelves for months. Just quality beans delivered at peak flavor.
Best Brew Methods
Drip, Pour Over, French Press
Origin
Madriz, Nicaragua
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Get to Know This Coffee
What is single origin coffee?
Single origin means all the beans come from one country. Instead of blending beans from multiple origins, single origin showcases the unique characteristics of where the coffee was grown—the soil, altitude, climate, and processing methods all shape the flavor. Think of it like wine regions: a Bordeaux tastes different from a Napa Valley because of where it's from.
Why choose single origin over a blend?
Single origins let you taste what makes each coffee-growing region unique. Blends are designed for consistency and balance—they're reliable and delicious. Single origins are more like exploring: you'll taste the distinct characteristics of Brazilian coffee, learn what you love, and understand how origin affects flavor. If you're curious about coffee beyond your daily cup, single origins are your classroom.
Why is this roasted to a medium profile?
We roast all single origins to a medium profile to preserve what makes each region unique. Darker roasts add roasty, caramelized flavors that can mask the distinct characteristics of different origins—the soil, altitude, and processing methods that make Brazilian coffee taste different from Ethiopian or Colombian. Medium roast lets the origin shine through. If you prefer darker, bolder coffee, check out our espresso blends and dark roast blends designed for roasty flavor.
What does "washed process" mean?
Washed process means the coffee cherry's fruit is removed before the beans dry—creating a cleaner, brighter cup compared to natural process. After harvesting, cherries are pulped to remove the fruit, then fermented in water to break down remaining mucilage, and finally washed clean before drying. This method highlights the bean's inherent characteristics rather than adding fruity sweetness from the cherry, which is why washed coffees taste cleaner and more defined.
Is this good for drip coffee?
Absolutely—this is where Nicaraguan coffee excels. The balanced sweetness, medium body, and gentle acidity make it perfect for drip brewing. You'll get consistent, smooth pots every morning without bitterness or surprises. Also works beautifully in pour over if you want to highlight the chocolate and citrus notes more deliberately. This is reliable daily-drinker coffee done right.
What makes Nicaraguan coffee different from other origins?
Nicaragua grows coffee at high altitudes with volcanic soil and washed processing, creating balanced, smooth coffee with chocolate and nut notes. Compare this to Colombian coffee (brighter, more citrus-forward) or Brazilian (lower acid, heavier body). Nicaraguan beans sit in the sweet spot—sweeter and mellower than Colombia, cleaner and brighter than Brazil. They're approachable without being boring, which is why they work so well as everyday coffee.
How should I store single origin coffee?
Same as any fresh coffee: airtight container, cool and dark place, away from moisture and heat. Single origin beans are fresh-roasted and shipped within 48 hours, so they're at peak flavor when they arrive. Use them within 2-3 weeks of opening for best results. Don't refrigerate or freeze—it introduces moisture and ruins the beans.
What is single origin coffee?
Single origin means all the beans come from one country. Instead of blending beans from multiple origins, single origin showcases the unique characteristics of where the coffee was grown—the soil, altitude, climate, and processing methods all shape the flavor. Think of it like wine regions: a Bordeaux tastes different from a Napa Valley because of where it's from.
Why choose single origin over a blend?
Single origins let you taste what makes each coffee-growing region unique. Blends are designed for consistency and balance—they're reliable and delicious. Single origins are more like exploring: you'll taste the distinct characteristics of Brazilian coffee, learn what you love, and understand how origin affects flavor. If you're curious about coffee beyond your daily cup, single origins are your classroom.
Why is this roasted to a medium profile?
We roast all single origins to a medium profile to preserve what makes each region unique. Darker roasts add roasty, caramelized flavors that can mask the distinct characteristics of different origins—the soil, altitude, and processing methods that make Brazilian coffee taste different from Ethiopian or Colombian. Medium roast lets the origin shine through. If you prefer darker, bolder coffee, check out our espresso blends and dark roast blends designed for roasty flavor.
What does "washed process" mean?
Washed process means the coffee cherry's fruit is removed before the beans dry—creating a cleaner, brighter cup compared to natural process. After harvesting, cherries are pulped to remove the fruit, then fermented in water to break down remaining mucilage, and finally washed clean before drying. This method highlights the bean's inherent characteristics rather than adding fruity sweetness from the cherry, which is why washed coffees taste cleaner and more defined.
Is this good for drip coffee?
Absolutely—this is where Nicaraguan coffee excels. The balanced sweetness, medium body, and gentle acidity make it perfect for drip brewing. You'll get consistent, smooth pots every morning without bitterness or surprises. Also works beautifully in pour over if you want to highlight the chocolate and citrus notes more deliberately. This is reliable daily-drinker coffee done right.
What makes Nicaraguan coffee different from other origins?
Nicaragua grows coffee at high altitudes with volcanic soil and washed processing, creating balanced, smooth coffee with chocolate and nut notes. Compare this to Colombian coffee (brighter, more citrus-forward) or Brazilian (lower acid, heavier body). Nicaraguan beans sit in the sweet spot—sweeter and mellower than Colombia, cleaner and brighter than Brazil. They're approachable without being boring, which is why they work so well as everyday coffee.
How should I store single origin coffee?
Same as any fresh coffee: airtight container, cool and dark place, away from moisture and heat. Single origin beans are fresh-roasted and shipped within 48 hours, so they're at peak flavor when they arrive. Use them within 2-3 weeks of opening for best results. Don't refrigerate or freeze—it introduces moisture and ruins the beans.
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Coffee Questions?
How long does it take to deliver an order?
Normal delivery takes 3 to 5 days, depending on the location. We do provide express processing with next-day delivery for an additional fee.
What are the best coffee beans for espresso?
If you like a dark rich espresso try our Sugarloaf or Battle Bluff espresso beans. For a lighter espresso you should try our Adrenaline Junkie. We always have Seasonal coffee roasts so be on the lookout to give those coffees a try with your brew box!
What should I do if there is a problem with my coffee?
Since all of our coffee is roasted to order we don't offer refunds. However, if you are unhappy with our coffee or service please reach out to us and we will make it right!
I am from Kamloops, do you offer local delivery?
We only offer home delivery to select areas in Kamloops
Our Current Delivery Schedule Is Tuesday Delivery Route:
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Sorry, as of right now we don't deliver to the following areas:
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