
by Proud Mary Coffee – Proud Mary Coffee Melbourne
Origin
Nicaragua
Process
Natural
Variety
Maracaturra, Maragogipe, Java, Villa Sarchí, Caturra
Altitude
1200 - 1650 masl
<p><strong>Region:</strong> <meta charset="utf-8"><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW4116332 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn='{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}'>Dipilto</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW4116332 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">, Nueva Segovia</span></p> <p><strong>Elevation:</strong><span> <meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW863098 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW863098 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn='{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}'>1650 </span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW863098 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW863098 BCX8">masl</span></span></span></p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"><strong>About: <meta charset="utf-8"></strong><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">Finca </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">Bue</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">n</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">o</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">A</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">ire</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">, nestled in the scenic </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW5957022 BCX8">Dipilto</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8"> Mountains of northern Nicaragua near the Honduran border, is a testament to the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW5957022 BCX8">Valladárez</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8"> family’s dedication to coffee. Founded by Luis Emilio </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW5957022 BCX8">Valladárez</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8"> over 50 years ago, the 75-hectare farm cultivates </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW5957022 BCX8">Maracaturra</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW5957022 BCX8">Maragogipe</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">, Java, Villa </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW5957022 BCX8">Sarchí</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW5957022 BCX8">Caturra</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8"> at elevations of 1,200 to 1,450 </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW5957022 BCX8">masl</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW5957022 BCX8" data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}'> </span></p> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW5957022 BCX8"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW5957022 BCX8"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">Now managed by Luis’s son, Olman, the farm has flourished, earning recognition in competitions such as the Cup of Excellence. In 2025, Finca </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">Bue</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">n</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">o</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">A</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">ire</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">placed third with a natural </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW5957022 BCX8">Maracaturra</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">, while its sister farm, Los Alpes, placed fourth with a washed Geisha.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW5957022 BCX8" data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}'> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW5957022 BCX8"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW5957022 BCX8"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW5957022 BCX8">Maracaturra</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">, a cross between </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW5957022 BCX8">Maragogipe</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8"> and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW5957022 BCX8">Caturra</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">, combines the former’s large bean size with the latter’s compact growth. The farm’s natural </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW5957022 BCX8">Maracaturra</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8"> expresses the variety and terroir clearly, offering blackberry and </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW5957022 BCX8">passionfruit</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8"> notes.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW5957022 BCX8" data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}'> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW5957022 BCX8"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW5957022 BCX8"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">Beyond coffee, the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW5957022 BCX8">Valladárez</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8"> family invests in community well-being, supporting public health campaigns and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW5957022 BCX8">organising</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8"> local celebrations. Their philosophy </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW5957022 BCX8">emphasises</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8"> sustainability and a familial spirit, ensuring that everyone involved, from collaborators to consumers, </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW5957022 BCX8">shares in</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8"> the fruits of their </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW5957022 BCX8">labour</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5957022 BCX8">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW5957022 BCX8" data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}'> </span></p> </div> <!---->
This bean is roasted by Proud Mary Coffee – Proud Mary Coffee Melbourne. Visit their website to buy direct, or track it in the app to log your shots.