Hand-harvested Java varietal: Ensures only the ripest cherries are selected, maximizing quality and flavor.
Natural shade-grown under broad plantain leaves: Enhances soil health and deepens cherry sweetness and complexity.
Multiple processing styles available: Allows for washed, honey process, and anaerobic options to suit different flavor preferences.
Full traceability from picker to mill: Guarantees transparency in origin, process, and pricing.
Sustainable agroforestry system: Strengthens farm resilience and supports environmental stewardship.
Summarized by Shop
At first light in Matagalpa, the Javanica variety stands tall and narrow, its bronze-tipped leaves catching the morning chill. The trees look different from everyday coffee workhorses — more upright, more deliberate in their structure. They carry genetic gifts from their journey across three continents: natural tolerance to coffee-berry d
Origin
Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Varietal
Java (Javanica)
Processing
Washed
Roast
Light
Caffeine Content
Regular
Form
Whole bean
Dietary Preferences
Single origin
Summarized by Shop
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Very pleased with this Java bean!
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John · 18 days ago
Nicaragua Washed Java from El Quetzal Coffee
I profiled the Nicaragua Washed Java from El Quetzal Coffee as a medium-light roast, and I could not have been more impressed with the results. The flavor is incredible. As soon as the beans came out of the roaster and I smelled the aroma, I knew this profile was going to work.
I now use this coffee at my café for espresso-based drinks as well as cold brew. It has a wonderful body and a rich, balanced flavor that stands up beautifully in milk-based beverages. In cold brew, the body and natural sweetness really help bring out and complement the flavors of the syrups without allowing them to overpower the coffee.
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James · July 25, 2026
Tasty cup. Lives in the chocolate and spice realm. I've only roasted this once so I'm curious what else I can get out of this bean.