"Upon grinding, bright orange peel rises first, followed by dark plum sweetness and a soft caramel warmth. On the palate, juicy orange juice leads the sip, layered with hazelnut syrup, then unfolding into comforting notes of toffee and chocolate milk. The finish lingers with a gentle roasted barley tea character"

Finca Escondida – Laurina Washed is a rare and technically precise coffee, defined by its low caffeine. La Escondida is part of the prestigious Fincas Mierisch family estate system in Nicaragua, a coffee-producing lineage dating back to 1908. La Escondida is internationally recognized as the group’s experimental varietal garden, where rare and challenging cultivars are planted, studied, and refined. The Mierisch family approaches coffee farming as a long-term, multi-generational craft. Rather than treating their farms as a single origin, each site is managed as a distinct terroir with its own agronomic strategy.

La Escondida is located in the Lipululo community of northern Nicaragua, spanning elevations of approximately 975–1,230 meters above sea level. The farm benefits from a humid tropical climate with moderate daytime temperatures and cooler nights, allowing slow and even cherry development. A unique feature of La Escondida is the Ojo de Agua section, the only irrigated area on the farm due to its proximity to a river. This water access provides greater plant stability during dry periods—an important factor for sensitive, low-yield varieties such as Laurina. The combination of elevation, moisture regulation, and fertile soils supports consistent ripening and clean fermentation outcomes.

This lot features Laurina, also known as Bourbon Pointu, a natural mutation of Bourbon. Laurina is genetically distinct for its naturally low caffeine content, typically around 50% lower than standard Arabica, and its elongated, pointed bean shape. Agronomically demanding and low yielding, Laurina is valued not for power or intensity, but for refinement, balance, and structural elegance.

Cherries for this Laurina Washed lot are selectively hand-picked at peak ripeness to ensure uniform sugar development. After harvest, the cherries are pulped and undergo a carefully monitored washed fermentation, where temperature and time are controlled to gently remove mucilage without over-extraction. Following fermentation, the parchment is thoroughly washed and dried slowly—typically on raised beds—to reach stable moisture levels. A resting period allows internal moisture to equilibrate before dry milling.

Variety : Laurina
Altituded : 1100 masl
Process : Washed
Origin : Lipululo, Jinotega