Beansmith's roastery has Nicaraguan coffee that will warm you up from the very first sniff. In your cup , you can expect juicy red apples, the rich sweetness of dates, and an elegant touch of cognac with cocoa undertones. The profile is distinctive, layered, and beautifully rounded, making it perfect for a dripper, Chemex, or batch brew. This is a coffee for chilly days and quiet mornings: clean, sweet, yet mature, perfect for those who love modern filters with character that linger in the aftertaste for long minutes.
The beans come from Finca Aurora in the Matagalpa region , a family project of Ferrufino, which has been systematically building the reputation of Nicaraguan quality since 1992. They acquired the farm in 2004 and have been investing in it ever since, not only technologically but also in terms of human resources: fair wages, safe facilities, health care, and education for employees are standard here. Part of the philosophy is also caring for nature – renewable energy sources, protection of water resources, and care for native vegetation, which provides shade for the plantations and enriches the soil with organic matter. Finca Aurora is also Rainforest Alliance certified and is one of the first farms in Nicaragua with fully integrated operations: from harvesting and sorting to grinding, grading, and packaging, all under the supervision of the team. At an altitude of 1,200–1,400 meters above sea level, coffee is produced that combines terroir, responsibility, and consistency.
The processing is anaerobic natural. After washing, the ripe cherries are sealed in tanks for about 4 days of controlled fermentation without oxygen (pH, temperature, and sugar content are monitored) to develop fruit esters and sweetness. This is followed by slow drying of the parchment on raised beds for approximately 35 days, which stabilizes the flavor and enhances the body. Before hulling, the coffee is left to rest for 14 weeks, resulting in a clean, yet intense and beautifully sweet cup. The result is a profile that combines juicy fruit with cocoa and cognac elegance—exactly the type of coffee that is enjoyable yet retains its elegance.
- Altitude: 1,200–1,400 m above sea level.