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Nicaragua SACACLI Cooperative

Nicaragua SACACLI Cooperative

$16.00 USD
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Roast Level: Dark | Profile: Purple (Extra Bold)

Tasting Notes: Dark Chocolate, Malt, Walnut

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Tasting Notes: Dark Chocolate, Malt, Walnut

537 members of the SACACLÍ Cooperative | Region: Jinotega, Nicaragua | Varietal: Catimor, Catuai, Caturra, Maragogype, Marsellesa | Mill/Washing Station: On the Farms | Importer: Sucafina | Processing: Washed | Altitude: 900–1,250 MASL

Our average cupping score: 85.5

About the Producers

The SACACLI Cooperative in Jinotega, Nicaragua, was founded in 1994 by 31 associates, and now boasts 537 members, of which 93 are women. The cooperative began its operations in the coffee sector in 2008 with the help of 22 members in the municipality of Pantasma. By the 2017-2018 harvest, they had members and Fairtrade and Organic certified farms. They offer high-quality coffee and agricultural products while prioritizing environmental protection and community well-being. The group focuses on self-sustainable development, the continuous improvement of the quality of life for its members, and gender equity.

What makes this coffee stand out

SACACLÍ prioritizes environmental protection and community well-being. The group focuses on self-sustainable development, the continuous improvement of the quality of life for its members, and gender equity. In addition to coffee, the cooperative members also work with chili, tomato, and onion. Members have also implemented a range of practices on their farms including water conservation, soil management and agroforestry.

The cooperative grows their coffee using regenerative agriculture, which is the most effective tool that farmers have against deforestation, soil degradation, and varietal preservation. With a more stringent guidelines than Organic certification, Regenerative Organic aims to take the best parts of organic agriculture and build on it. Outlining the best practices for soil health, animal welfare, labor, and farmers, it combines all of these considerations into one standard.


Pour over recipe:

Ratio: 18g coffee, 320g water | Grind: Medium | Water: 198F

0:00 80 g (bloom)
0:30 200 g
1:00 320 g
3:30 Target brew time

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