Nicaragua - Coffee

Nicaragua Reds Limited

Mulled Red Wine, Apple, Cherry, and Chocolate

$19.75 12oz In stock

The Reds are back with a bit of a darker flair! If you’ve had the reds in the past expect this coffee to hit just a little deeper than it’s previous release. Enjoy the same smooth, approachable yet elevated cup of coffee with new tasting notes. The profile leans into the red apple but follows with the taste of mulled or red wine, with a heavier body than before. Still a medium roast. The finish is that of chocolate and cherry, just the right sweetness.

An award winning coffee direct from our growers at Gold Mountain. A versatile coffee that is dynamic yet easy to brew and approachable in profile. Blanca's farm is one of the first to work with Gold Mountain to import coffee to the US, together they have prospered this farm to offer an impressive yield and story.

Origin: NicaraguaProcess: WashedAltitude: 1350 - 1470 MASL
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Nicaragua Reds Limited
Nicaragua Reds Limited 12oz / Whole Bean
$19.75
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Small Business Woman owned, family run, small business
Fruits & Roots Nicaragua Reds
The story

A discovery of Nicaragua

Blanca Nieve was one of the first producers to partner with Gold Mountain Coffee Growers. She leads El Diamante, her farm in Jinotega, Nicaragua, with care, consistency, and deep commitment to her family. A grandmother and coffee producer, Blanca has built something steady and meaningful through her work, and from the beginning, her coffee stood out to us.

This lot, which we lovingly call The Reds, was the first coffee we purchased through Gold Mountain. At the time, we were still roasting at home and moving in much smaller volume. Buying coffee this way felt like a real step of faith for us. We were used to working through larger brokers, where things felt more familiar and predictable. Choosing this coffee meant trusting a new relationship, and Gold Mountain chose to trust us too.

Once we started roasting Blanca’s coffee, we knew it was not just another offering. It was the kind of coffee that helped define who we were becoming. Sweet, approachable, and full of character, The Reds became a foundation coffee for Fruits & Roots and a clear example of why relationships in coffee matter.

Roasted by Nicky R. Fruits & Roots Coffee Roasters
What makes it different

What makes this coffee different.

A LOOK INSIDE THE BAG - ORIGIN, PROCESS, AND HOW WE DIALED IT IN.

Origin Nicaragua
Producer / Farmer Jinotega, Nicaragua, El Diamante Farm, and Blanca Nieve
Process Washed
Altitude 1350 - 1470 MASL
Variety Caturra, Bourbon, Pache, and Catuai
01 - Aroma

Aroma

Cherry and nutty

02 - Body

Body

Medium but more on the syrupy side of the body

03 - Finish

Finish

The main note hits with apple and red wine but the finish is simple and sweet, with notes of chocolate and cherry

Roast intensity

Light Light-med Medium Med-dark Dark
3 / 5
Medium
Brew it like we do

Two recipes for this coffee.

Use these recipe cards as a starting point, then tune dose, grind, and time around the actual coffee. For more info on different brewing methods, visit the brew guide below.

I highly recommend this coffee as a any brew method you choose, its very versatile!

Open the brew guide
V60 - Pour-over

Sweet & Flavorful.

Measure your coffee in a 17 to 1 ratio. That's 17g of water to every gram of coffee. Start with just after boil water, it should not be bubbling when added to the coffee. Bloom and make 4 to 5 passes with water in a circular motion, careful to let the water drip out before adding more water.

Example:

20g coffee, 340g water, medium-fine grind.

0:00 - Bloom to 60g.

0:45 - Pour to 130g.

1:15 - Pour to 200g.

1:45 - Pour to 270g.

2:15 - Pour to 340g.

Finish around 3:00-3:30.

Espresso - Double Shot

Honey-sweet.

For this coffee I particularly like it long but, if you run it as a short shot or ristretto it very delightful!

19g Coffee for 42 gram yield

28 to 34 seconds

Play around with this one because its a very sweet shot if dialed in well.

FAQ

Common questions.

CAN'T FIND IT? Ask us anything

How fresh is my coffee when it arrives?

We roast multiple times a week, and ship within 3 business days of your order. Most US orders arrive 3-5 days. Peak flavor window for coffee is about 7-28 days after roasted. Please give your coffee at minimum 2 days after the roasted on date to rest, this allows for the gas to leave and the flavor to settle.

What grind should I pick if I'm not sure?

Whole bean if you have a grinder. If you do not grind at home, pick the brewer you use most. If your brewing method doesn't have a recommended grind size, feel free to reach out.

Is this espresso or filter?

Both. You can pull almost any coffee with any brew method. Some methods will be best suited for certain coffees. See the brew guide for our suggestions.