Hands holding a woven basket overflowing with red coffee cherries in Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Nicaragua SHG EP

Nicaragua

Nicaragua SHG EP

A high-grown washed coffee drawn from Nicaragua's key producing regions (Matagalpa, Jinotega and Nueva Segovia). Bourbon, Caturra and Typica at 1,200-1,500 metres, harvested December to March.

Three old varieties doing what they do best: Typica for clarity, Bourbon for sweetness, Caturra for a bright top note. Slow maturation at altitude gives the cup its structure. Good clarity, gentle acidity and a smooth, chocolate-forward profile with subtle fruit underneath.

An approachable, versatile lot that suits most brew methods. If you want one coffee that behaves in every brewer, start here.

  • Milk chocolate
  • Caramel
  • Red apple
  • Soft citrus
Origin
Nicaragua
Region
Matagalpa, Jinotega, Nueva Segovia
Altitude
1200-1500 masl
Process
Washed
Varietal
Bourbon, Caturra, Typica
Harvest window
December - March
Grade
SHG EP
Suggested roast
3/5, Medium
Arrival date
01 Oct 2026
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Roast profile

You're ordering 10 kg of green coffee per unit, to be roasted to order. You'll receive the roasted output, typically 15-20% lighter and varying by coffee and roast profile, wholebean in bulk bags. Quantity is in 10 kg units.

Price

£4.00

Sample 200 g · £20.00 / kg

This lot has sold out.

Frequently asked questions

What does SHG mean?
Strictly High Grown, grown at higher elevations where cherries mature more slowly, which builds sweetness and clarity. This is a high-grown washed lot drawn from Nicaragua's key producing regions (Matagalpa, Jinotega and Nueva Segovia).
How is it processed?
After harvesting, cherries are sorted by flotation to remove underripe and defective fruit, then machine pulped and washed, and the parchment is patio-dried for around six days. That keeps the cup profile clean and consistent.
How should I roast it?
Medium; it behaves in every brewer. Bourbon, Caturra and Typica give good clarity, gentle acidity and a smooth, chocolate-forward profile with subtle date and pear underneath, a dependable espresso base or an easy filter.