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Quick Facts
All the facts about our Nicaragua Finca Las Hortensias
| Region | Dipilto, Nueva Segovia |
|---|---|
| Producer | Ana y Martha Albir |
| Variety | Red Catuai |
| Process | washed |
| Type | Washed Arabica |
| Category | Estate |
| Harvest | from 2 to 4 |
| Shipping | from 3 to 6 |
| Unit | GrainPro Sack à 69kg |
Ana’s father bought Las Hortensias in 1992 and Ana took over from her father in 2014. Las Hortensias is located in the heart of the Dipilto area, one of the best-known coffee regions
of Nicaragua with its own micro-climate that is very favorable to the production of specialty coffees.
The Dipilto mountain range was awarded the first coffee-related denomination of origin certificate in Nicaragua, a few years ago. The harmony of the soil, the water, the fauna and flora
of Dipilto provide the authentic character to the coffee produced at Las Hortensias.
Its owner pays particular attention to protecting the environment and applying sustainability practices, while delivering the highest quality possible.
Las Hortensias has achieved the 6th place in 2020, and the 15th place in 2021, in the renowned Cup of Excellence competition of Nicaragua.
Origin
Specialty coffee from Nicaragua
Varieties
Caturra, Bourbon, Maracaturra, Maragogype, Pacamara, Catuaí, & Catimor, Robusta
Processing methods
wet and dry milling
Altitude range
600 – 1700 masl
Harvest
December - March
Total yearly production
Around 2.6 million 60kg bags 2022/23
The coffees are one of the USA’s favourite origins. The large beans are very welcome for whole bean products.
Main production areas: Jinotega, Matagalpa, Nueva Segovia, Estelí Madriz
Export bag size: 69kg
Cup Profile: spicy, full body
| Region | Dipilto, Nueva Segovia |
|---|---|
| Producer | Ana y Martha Albir |
| Variety | Red Catuai |
| Process | washed |
| Type | Washed Arabica |
| Harvest | from 2 to 4 |
| Shipping | from 3 to 6 |
| Unit | GrainPro Sack à 69kg |
Ana’s father bought Las Hortensias in 1992 and Ana took over from her father in 2014. Las Hortensias is located in the heart of the Dipilto area, one of the best-known coffee regions
of Nicaragua with its own micro-climate that is very favorable to the production of specialty coffees.
The Dipilto mountain range was awarded the first coffee-related denomination of origin certificate in Nicaragua, a few years ago. The harmony of the soil, the water, the fauna and flora
of Dipilto provide the authentic character to the coffee produced at Las Hortensias.
Its owner pays particular attention to protecting the environment and applying sustainability practices, while delivering the highest quality possible.
Las Hortensias has achieved the 6th place in 2020, and the 15th place in 2021, in the renowned Cup of Excellence competition of Nicaragua.
