Tasting Notes:
Floral, Citrus, Sweet chocolate
 
Acidity & Brightness: Delicate and sweet edged
 
Balance & Finish: Good balance with a quick, clean finish
 
Altitude: 1200 – 1350 masl
 
Processing: Washed
 
Grower: Selva Negra Estate Coffee
 
Region: La Hammonia, Selva Negra
 
Varietals: Gesha Washed
 
San Felipe: San Felipe constitutes the highest elevation point on the Selva Negra estate. For a long time, it remained uncultivated due to its steep slope and its slight isolation from the other plots. A few years ago, Mausi (the estate owner) acquired a small quantity of Geisha seeds; after the initial harvests, she gathered enough planting material to plant approximately 500 trees in the highest part of the sector. Since Geisha is not characterized by high yields, the remainder of the plot is planted with the estate’s finest Caturra; however, the specific harvest that gave rise to this lot was managed completely independently, keeping the Geisha isolated from the moment of picking through to final processing. Selva Negra Nicaraguan coffee is cultivated in the most ecologically sustainable and socially responsible manner possible. Learn more by reading our Selva Negra Producer Profile. They paired the Geisha tree with Caturra so that Selva Negra could supply SE Roasters Guild with single-origin samples sourced from various altitudes. During the cupping session, the Guild discovered that the most notable difference was observed in the Caturra variety, particularly when comparing beans grown in low-altitude, mid-mountain, and high-altitude zones. The flavors improved exponentially with altitude; consequently, this variety proved to be the best choice for the highest elevations, where it would be cultivated alongside the Geisha.