Nicaragua La Bastilla

NICARAGUA LA BASTILLA

La Bastilla Coffee Estate, located in the north-east region of Jinotega, Nicaragua, is renowned for its coffee. Surrounded by the natural reserve Cerro Datanli El Diablo, just a few kilometers from Lago de Apanas, Finca La Bastilla is a tropical paradise for the fauna and flora founded on deep, favorable
volcanic soils. Since 2003, the farm has been certified by the Rainforest Alliance and is striving for continued excellence. On its two farms, La Bastilla and Santa Luz, the estate employs around 50 permanent and up to 500 temporary employees during the harvest season.

Finca La Bastilla creates opportunities for sustainable lifestyle and income through activities including education at the La Bastilla Agricultural Boarding School, providing onthe-job training for students and hosting an ecolodge for visitors who become part of the farm’s activities. The environment is conserved by maintaining efficient use of river water. To prevent pollution, contaminated water is treated in bio-digesters, producing methane gas. this gas is channeled to the kitchen to be used for cooking.

Product image by: Cordilia Persen via Flickr

COFFEE STATS

Acidity: Mild
Body: Medium
Altitude: 1300-1500 masl
Process: Natural
Varietal: Caturra, Red & Yellow Catuai, Parainema, Java, SL28, Geisha
Producers: La Bastilla Coffee Estates
What We Taste: Berry, Dark Chocolate, Melon