Nicaragua
We work primarily with small 1st tier co-ops who have been thoroughly vetted by a US Foundation with a 30yr presence in Nicaragua. One of the outstanding qualities we found amongst the farmers was their continued passion for farming and for coffee. We are working with groups to heal their soils and bring back older varieties such as Caturra and Bourbon as well as rarer varieties like Pacamara and Margogype.
Major Varieties
Catimor, Robusta
Lesser Varieties
Caturra, Pacamara, Catuai, Margogype, Obata, Paraneima, Sarchimor, Bourbon
Processing Methods
Washed, Natural, Honey
Elevation Range
800-1400m (Arabica) < 400m (Robusta)
Quality Range
70 - 88
Harvest Season
October - March
Export Season
April - June
Current Co-Mission Programs
Co-Mission TRADE, Co-Mission SOPHIA
Potential Co-Mission Programs
Co-Mission BIO, Co-Mission CLEAN DECAF
Regions Where We Have a Presence
Matagalpa, Jinotega, Madriz, Estelí, Nueva Segovia, Carazo, Leon, Granada, Rivas, Nueva Guinea
Blue Marble Projects
Organic Ag Input Supply, Domestic Compost Production (planning stage)
Opportunities
Micro-Lots, Eco-Tourism, Social Benefit Programs, Experimental Processing, Farm Rejuvenation Projects, Heirloom Rejuvenation Projects
