12/14/2014

Finca EL Palacio ~ National winner

Beans: Finca EL Palacio
Roaster: Nama-mame Hompo
Roasting Degree: City
Origin/Area:  
       Departamento de Jinotega,
                                      Nicaragua
Grade: SHG  
Screen: N/A
Defect: N/A
Altitude: over 1,250m
Variety: Catimor
Process: Wahsed
Crop: 2013

Nicaraguan COE National Winner
【Flavor scale】
Aroma: 5
Sweetness: 5
Acidity: 3
Bitterness: 3
Richness: 3      ※Grade 1 to 5

【Impression】
Medium dark to dark, flowery and fruity, jasmine, almond flower, matured papaya, peach, roasted almond, pistachio, cashews, smooth, silky mouth feel, mellow sweetness, toasted oats, sesame butter, dried pear, Meyer lemon, dates, maple syrup, soothing bitterness, orange like acidity, clean and clear sweetness as a long lasting aftertaste.


【Note】
Finca EL Palacio is family own coffee firm descended for four generation and celebrates 120th anniversaly in Oct. 2014.  Begin with two coffee farms, the family spent their effort generation by generation to cultivate higher quality coffee cherries and expand the farms gradually.  In 1990's, the farm was formed as a Corporation, managed by the descendant.  Finca EL Palacio has entered COE Nicaragua program and nominated as National winner.  Although their coffee had one more step for the finals, this NW lot has the flavor to show their ability and capability.  

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