Nicaraguan coffee was once seen as among the best in the world, but after internal and external problems in the 1980s, coffee production and quality suffered. There was too much use of pesticide, and the soil suffered. But the country's farmers have pulled themselves together, and have been creating organic coffee farms high in the cloud forests of the north, where conditions are best for growing quality arabica. Today Nicaraguan coffee is re-establishing its reputation, and often features in the top three in the world during international tastings. While there is no defined Nicaraguan coffee style, the flavours varying somewhat depending on the region, there is a tendency for mild, balanced coffees, rather than highly acidic ones. This suits me - for I do like a balanced, drinkable coffee, and I'm personally not in favour of highly acidic coffees - same as I'm not in favour of highly roasted coffees. Always give me balance.
This is a highly drinkable and relaxing coffee. Chocolate and hazelnut flavours blend to create a very pleasant everyday coffee. There is little here that stands out, and there is a lack of character, so this is not a coffee to drink and consider, but it's a damn good drink.
Score: 6
See: Percol Nicaragua coffee
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