Nicaragua Olomega SHG

Nicaragua’s mountainous northwest is a quiet star of Central American coffee, and this is a lovely example of what it can do. It’s comforting, sweet and rounded, the sort of cup you’ll want a second of.

SHG stands for Strictly High Grown, meaning the coffee is grown high in the hills. The cooler air slows the cherries as they ripen, which gives a denser, better-developed bean.In the cup, rich cocoa comes first, followed by soft caramel sweetness and a toasty walnut finish. It’s smooth and satisfying, with nothing sharp or bitter, and it works well as an everyday coffee in a cafetière, a filter or a moka pot, or as a gentle espresso.