Washed Yellow Catuai

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Grown in the highlands of Jinotega, Nicaragua, this washed Yellow Catuai comes from Finca Los Papales, a family-run farm known for its sustainable practices and careful processing. The cool climate and high altitude let the cherries ripen slowly, creating a clean and balanced cup. With honey-like sweetness and notes of apricot, this coffee reflects the bright, smooth character of Los Papales.

About this coffee

Producer
Finca Los Papales

Region
Jinotega

Origin
Nicaragua

Varietal
Yellow Catuai

Process
Washed

Harvest
2025

Produzent
Finca Los Papales

Region
Jinotega

Herkunftsland
Nicaragua

Prozess
Gewaschen

Varietät
Yellow Catuai

Ernte
2025

Sweetness

Complexity

Acidity

It's all about the coffee

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About the producer

Finca Los Papales

lies in the highlands of Jinotega, Nicaragua, between 1,300 and 1,700 m above sea level. Run by the López family for generations, the farm combines traditional cultivation with careful on-site processing. The high altitude and cool climate allow the cherries to ripen slowly, creating a coffee with bright acidity, natural sweetness, and a clean, balanced cup. Certified by the Rainforest Alliance, Los Papales is known for its sustainable practices and community support — from local education to healthcare initiatives.

About the varietal

Yellow Catuai

is a coffee variety cherished for its balance and sweetness. Grown in the highlands of Nicaragua, this lot offers a clean cup with gentle citrus acidity, honey-like sweetness, and a smooth, rounded body. A beautiful expression of Nicaraguan terroir and the classic character of this Brazilian-born hybrid.

Process

Washed Process

The washed coffee process, also known as the wet process, involves removing the coffee cherries' outer skin and pulp before the beans are dried. First, the cherries are harvested and sorted to remove any unripe or defective ones. Then, they are pulped, separating the beans from the fruit. The beans are fermented in water for 12 to 48 hours to break down the mucilage, a sticky layer surrounding them. After fermentation, the beans are thoroughly washed to remove any remaining residue. Finally, the clean beans are dried, either in the sun or using mechanical dryers, before being hulled, sorted, and prepared for export. This method produces a cleaner, brighter flavor in the final coffee.