Our recent visit to Nicaragua marked a new chapter in the development of the Coffee Heritage project, as part of our spring tour of Central America. Nicaragua is one of those origins where relationships with the Producers have been consolidated over time, allowing us to work with depth and precision in the continuous improvement of the coffees we offer to our roasters.

Quality that evolves with our partners

Since the end of last year, thanks to fluid communication with our partners, we knew in advance the availability, quality and volume of Coffee we could expect this season. This forecast allowed us to act quickly in the optimization of recipes, the industrialization of some processes and, above all, to reinforce the fundamental pillars of the project: education and community building.

One of the key moments was the joint work with the team from the Segovia Coffee Quality Control Laboratory, our trusted partner in Nicaragua. We conducted calibration sessions with coffees of different origins, Processes and Harvests, which allowed us to analyze how factors such as time or the processing method affect the Flavour profile. These exercises not only enrich technical knowledge, but also strengthen the relationship between partners, increasing the quality of communication and mutual understanding.

Direct connection with Producers

This year we had the opportunity to spend more time with long-established growers and also with new Producers who are beginning to experiment with our Processes. We visited farms in Mozonte, the highest area of Nueva Segovia, and spent full days at Agua Sarca, the farm that gives its name to our star Deneb. There, together with Carlos Dávila, head of production and a key figure in our work in Nicaragua, we strengthened the human and technical bond that sustains the project. Carlos, certified in Q-processing intermediate level, is a local reference that transmits knowledge and passion to those who join this coffee community.

Education for the Future of Coffee

One of the most significant milestones was the start of the Educational Project in collaboration with the Coffee School of the Ocotal Technology Center. During a session of almost three hours, we shared with young students the complete coffee journey: from the Farm to the final consumer. Cultivation, processing, export, logistics, roasting, marketing and preparation were some of the topics covered to show them the richness and diversity of the professional world of Coffee.

These types of meetings, which will be repeated periodically, seek to inspire new generations and demonstrate that Coffee is not only a tradition, but also an opportunity for the future. In Nicaragua, as in many producing countries, generational change is one of the great challenges, and at Coffee Heritage we want to be an active part of the solution.

Looking ahead

The balance of this trip is profoundly positive. We have met the objectives set and have taken a firm step forward in the development of our relationships at source. Together with our partners, we are building a solid, committed and forward-looking internal community.

Exceptional lots from Nicaragua await you this year: some already known and much loved, others new and surprising. Soon we will tell you more and when you will be able to taste them, so stay tuned!