{"product_id":"nicaragua-bethania-hortensia-washed","title":"NICARAGUA - BETHANIA HORTENSIA - WASHED","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ewashed process\u003c\/strong\u003e coffee comes from the \u003cstrong\u003eBethania and Hortensia farms\u003c\/strong\u003e, two neighbouring family-run farms in the mountains of \u003cstrong\u003eNueva Segovia, northern Nicaragua\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a delightful cup that showcases the classic flavours expected from a \u003cstrong\u003eCentral American\u003c\/strong\u003e coffee; balanced and well-rounded, a smooth easy drinker!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a \u003cstrong\u003epraline nutty caramel base\u003c\/strong\u003e that moves through into a \u003cstrong\u003egentle redcurrant acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e as it cools. A \u003cstrong\u003evelvety mouthfeel\u003c\/strong\u003e that'll leave you wanting another cup!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0034\/4037\/7971\/files\/nicaragua_washed_4e974c9f-2c97-4393-8f11-47fc24882e2a.png?v=1776427226\" alt=\"\" width=\"421\" height=\"145\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe story behind the coffee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe farms are owned and run by third-generation producers, sisters Martha and Ana Alvir, who returned to Nicaragua after time abroad, to take on their father’s land and rebuild it around quality coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eNestled in the highlands of Nueva Segovia, Bethania and Hontensia 'Fincas' (farms) benefit from a unique microclimate that enhances the expression of its diverse coffee varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the past decade, they’ve steadily replanted the farms with varieties like Catuai, Maracaturra, Gesha and Java, moving away from a yield-first approach and towards careful cultivation at altitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular variety is the Catuai variety, most popularly grown in Brazil, but extending across Central and South America, as a solid, reliable crop across many smallholder farms. From this variety you can expect a mild to medium body, with moderate acidity, allowing for a trustworthy cup every time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter harvesting the coffee, it is taken to Cafetos De Segovia, a local dry mill close by in Ocotal, also run by the sisters, along with their team. \u003cspan\u003eIn 2015, they realised that the prices paid for coffee cherries in the region were too low and that they could produce high-quality coffee on their own farm. They decided to create a dry mill to add value to their product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNueva Segovia sits close to the Honduran border, with steep terrain, cool nights, and volcanic soils. Coffee here tends to be grown on smaller farms, under shade, and with close attention to detail – and the region consistently performs well at Cup of Excellence. Bethania and Hortensia are part of this landscape: small-scale, hands-on, and focused on quality that reflects place. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Ground \/ 227g","offer_id":55513411682680,"sku":null,"price":11.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wholebean \/ 227g","offer_id":55513411715448,"sku":null,"price":11.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Espresso Grind \/ 227g","offer_id":55513411748216,"sku":null,"price":11.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wholebean \/ 1kg","offer_id":55513411780984,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0034\/4037\/7971\/files\/nicaragua_bethania_hortensia.png?v=1776423528","url":"https:\/\/divinecoffee.co.uk\/products\/nicaragua-bethania-hortensia-washed","provider":"Divine Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}