NICARAGUA LA BASTILLA HONEY SHG EP 2026

Chocolate · Brown Sugar · Vanilla · Roasted Almond · Apple

A smooth and naturally sweet honey-processed coffee from La Bastilla Coffee Estates in Jinotega, one of Nicaragua’s renowned highland coffee-growing regions.

Grown at 1,300–1,500 meters in rich volcanic soils, this 2026 crop combines comforting chocolate sweetness with the added complexity of the honey process.

The cup opens with chocolate and brown sugar, followed by soft vanilla and roasted almond. A gentle apple-like fruit character adds brightness and balance, creating a coffee that is sweet and approachable while still maintaining a clean, lively finish.

During honey processing, part of the coffee cherry’s sweet mucilage remains on the bean while drying. This creates a profile that sits beautifully between washed and natural coffees—offering more sweetness and roundness than a typical washed coffee without the intensely fruity character sometimes found in naturals.

With its medium body, bright acidity, and rich sweetness, La Bastilla Honey is an easy-drinking and versatile specialty coffee with an excellent balance of chocolate, nuts, sweetness, and fruit.

Origin: Nicaragua

Region: Jinotega

Producer: La Bastilla Coffee Estates

Variety: Caturra & Catuai

Process: Honey

Altitude: 1,300–1,500 MASL

Grade: SHG EP

Harvest: December–March

Crop: 2026

Flavor Notes: Chocolate · Brown Sugar · Vanilla · Roasted Almond · Apple

Body: Medium

Acidity: Bright