Jinotega

Nicaragua · JinotegaArabicaWashed

Jinotega is an unroasted green coffee from Nicaragua. A washed Arabica profile from Jinotega balancing chocolate and caramel with gentle citrus brightness. Medium-to-full body suits espresso, blends and everyday filter recipes.

Country: Nicaragua
Region: Jinotega
Species: Arabica
Processing Method: Washed
Varyete: Catuaí, Caturra, Bourbon
Altitude: 1000–1600 m
Main Harvest: December–March

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Sensory Profile

Expected Profile

Aroma: Caramel, Chocolate, Citrus
Acidity: 3/5 · Medium
Body: 4/5 · Full
Sweetness: 4/5 · High
Finish: A sweet, lingering finish with chocolate and citrus.

Applications

Recommended for a sweet chocolate-caramel foundation in espresso and blends, and a full, smooth cup in milk drinks.

Espresso: 5/5
Milk Drinks: 4/5
Blend: 4/5

Roasting Recommendation

Use a medium roast to balance sweetness, body and solubility. Keep the Maillard phase steady, then finish with a slower temperature rise after first crack.

Roast Curve (RoR)Suggested Profile

Charge: 0:00, 194 °C
Turning Point: 1:35, 83 °C
Drying End: 5:00, 148 °C
First Crack: 9:45, 196 °C
Finish: 11:36, 209 °C
Development: 1:51, 15.9%

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