Nicaragua Finca La Verona Catuai Rojo SHG EP Red Honey

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The farm grows coffee in the shade using agroforestry and complies with Rainforest Alliance standards. It supplies the community of Escaleras with drinking water from protected springs in the mountainous region. The farm’s land contributes to water production for the Yasica river basin. The forest area is vital for local flora and fauna, including black panthers, jaguars, deer, wild boar, coatis, guatuzas and unique bird species. The black panther logo symbolizes the farm’s commitment to wildlife preservation. In addition, 35% of the farm is a forest reserve in the “El Arenal” National Nature Reserve, a rare nebliselva reserve in Nicaragua.

Farm owner: María Felicitas Mairena
Location: El Arenal Nature Reserve, Cordillera Isabelia, Matagalpa, Nicaragua.
Average altitude: 1150 m (950-1350 m)
Botanical varieties: Caturra, Red Catuaí, Castilla, Colombia, Marseillaise, Obata, Parainema and Salchimor.
Production area: 61 hectares
Processes: Honey.
Notes: Almond, honey and chocolate with notes of cardamom.

Special title: :Coffee from the La Verona farm has been selected in the list of the 20 best Nicaraguan coffees of the 2018/2019 harvest.

SEMI-FINALIST IN THE NICARAGUA CUP OF EXCELLENCE 2022

SEMI-FINALIST IN THE NICARAGUA CUP OF EXCELLENCE 2023