Organic Nicaragua Coffee – Flor de Jinotega, SOPPEXCCA Co-op, Fair Trade Light Roast, Whole Bean or Ground, 5 lb

Fair Trade Organic Nicaragua from the SOPPEXCCA cooperative in Jinotega: sweetly floral, with brown sugar and cacao, summer stone fruit and a lingering milk chocolate finish. A smooth, clean light roast from Thanksgiving Coffee, sold in a 5 lb bag.

During harvest the cherries are carefully picked, depulped and fermented overnight, then washed and sun-dried. SOPPEXCCA represents 654 families and is known for empowering small-scale farmers, especially women and youth. It has built primary schools, pharmacies, cooperative grocery stores and technical assistance centers in member communities, runs micro-credit at a 75% discount to local commercial rates, and owns an organic fertilizer facility.

At a glance

• Origin: Jinotega, Nicaragua: SOPPEXCCA cooperative (654 families)
• Roast: Light
• Tastes like: Sweetly floral, brown sugar and cacao, summer stone fruit, lingering milk chocolate (Thanksgiving's notes)
• Process: Depulped, fermented overnight, washed and sun-dried
• Certified organic: Yes. Thanksgiving Coffee lists its USDA Organic mark and calls it Fair Trade Organic.
• Grind: Whole bean, or ground for auto drip, French press, espresso or Turkish.
• Bag size & price: 5 lb $100.00 ($20.00 per lb)
• Best for: Light-roast and pour-over fans who want a clean, sweet cup

FAQ

What does Flor de Jinotega taste like?

Thanksgiving lists a sweetly floral cup with brown sugar and cacao, summer stone fruit and a lingering milk chocolate taste.

Who grows it?

The SOPPEXCCA cooperative in Jinotega, which represents 654 families and invests in schools, health and micro-credit for its members.

What sizes are available?

Thanksgiving now offers it only in a 5 lb bag, whole bean or ground for auto drip, French press, espresso or Turkish. It works out to $20.00 per lb.

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