El Limoncillo Ethiosar, Nicaragua

PROFILE: Smooth & Balanced
WITH NOTES OF Cherry, Donut, Dried Apricot
ROAST: Medium Roast For Espresso Brewing

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ABOUT

El Limoncillo is the second-oldest coffee farm in the Fincas Mierisch group. The farm prohibits child labor and discrimination of any kind across all its properties. It supports workers and their families through childcare, an on-site school and clinic, free harvest-season meals for children, and access to elementary education. Additionally, El Limoncillo generates a portion of its own renewable energy using hydroelectric power turbines. The Ethiosar variety grown here is a complex hybrid offering coffee leaf rust resistance, high yields relative to traditional Arabica varietals, and a vibrant cup profile.

We first purchased El Limoncillo two years ago and were impressed by the remarkable uniformity of quality, which remains consistent from the first bag to the last. Farm owner Erwin Jr., a fifth-generation German descendant, attributes this to his family’s heritage, which drives their obsession with quality and craftsmanship. 

Working with them is exceptionally smooth and straightforward. While green sourcing can often be challenging, their flawless operations and excellent communication make the process seamless, almost too good to be true.

SOURCING

ORIGIN: Yasicasur, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
PRODUCER: Mierisch Family
VARIETIES: Ethiosar
PROCESS: Washed
ALTITUDE: 850 - 1100 masl
PARTNERS: Finca Mierisch
QUALITY SCORE: 85.75
HISTORY: 3rd year of purchasing
LOT SIZE: 13800kgs
HARVEST: October - February