Nicaragua La Bastilla El Buey Microlot 2010-11

The La Bastilla farm is situated approximately 20 kilometres away from Jinotega, or 6 kilometres to the North of Lake Apanás and is adjacent to the Datanli el Diablo nature reserve, which is an important biological reserve in the Jinotega area. The farm covers 311 hectares, of which 160 hectares are currently dedicated to the production of coffee, with the potential of 190 hectares being used in this way. The remaining areas are mostly primary forests and administrative areas, in addition to a general agricultural area used by La Bastilla Agricultural Technical School.

The farm’s height above sea level varies between 1,050 and 1,450 meters. The farm has a small river which runs from West to East joining the Jigüina River, and the Apanás Lake in the East. Due to its altitude, natural conditions such as its micro climate, its shade trees, its soil and the way in which the plantation and ecological processing plant are managed, La Bastilla produces a quality of coffee that is very special, balanced, with a good body and aroma.

This particular lot comes from the El Buey microlot. Expect bundles of sweetness though espresso which is enhanced with the addition of milk. As a drip or fully immersed coffee, the sweetness is a little less prominent, instead you’ll be amazed at how clean and balanced this coffee is!

La Bastilla Farm has been certified by the Rainforest Alliance since 2003 and has a continuous programme of improvement.