Nicaragua - Monte Cristo - Natural

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🏞️ Region and terroir

The Monte Cristo farm is located in the Peñas Blancas region of the Jinotega department, one of the most important coffee regions of Nicaragua. The mountainous terrain, constant mists, and fertile volcanic soils create an ideal microclimate for growing Arabica coffee.
Excessive humidity and the shade of tropical trees slow down the ripening of the cherries, which leads to a higher density of the bean and gives the coffee a full body and deep sweetness. The farm is surrounded by the Peñas Blancas Massif nature reserve, which is part of the Bosawás Biosphere Reserve – one of the largest protected rainforests in Central America.

👨🌾 The Farmer and Philosophy

Victor Robelo comes from a family that has been dedicated to coffee cultivation for generations. His farm, Monte Cristo, is among the most respected producers in the region thanks to its emphasis on precise harvesting and innovative processing methods .
Victor combines traditional knowledge with modern techniques – meticulous hand-sorting, working with the microclimate, and controlled drying allow him to create batches with an exceptionally clean and fruity profile.

🌞 Processing – Natural process

After the manual harvest, only fully ripe cherries are transported to Las Nubes Dry Mill , where careful natural processing takes place.
The cherries are dried for 35–40 days on shaded raised beds , which allows for slow fermentation and even drying.
This process brings out an intense fruitiness and enhances the natural sweetness of the coffee, without losing the purity typical of the Nicaraguan terroir.

🌾 Harvest

The harvest takes place from November to March , when the cherries are picked by hand in several passes according to ripeness. This ensures that only the highest quality fruits enter the natural process – the basis for the resulting harmony of flavors and consistency in the cup.

🌺 Taste profile

Nicaragua Monte Cristo Natural is a coffee with a pronounced sweetness and elegant fruitiness:

• Taste: ripe strawberries, mango, red wine, honey, dark chocolate

• body: full, velvety, with a silky texture

• Acidity: delicate, fruity and juicy

• Finish: long, harmonious, with notes of cocoa and dried fruit

The result is a coffee that combines the richness of tropical fruit with the clean structure and balance of Central America – ideal for both filter coffee and modern espresso.

Taste profile : Strawberries, mango, red wine, honey, dark chocolate

Country of origin : Nicaragua

Region : Penas Blancas, Jinotega

Farm : Monte Cristo

Farmer : Victor Robelo

Dry Mill - Las Nubes

Altitude : 900-1100

Variety : Paraneima, Caturra, Catuai, Marsellesa

Processing : Natural

Cupping Score : 87

Crop: 2024/2025