Discover the unique coffee of Nicaragua

Nicaraguan Specialty Coffees promotes Nicaraguan coffee and collaborates with Nicaraguan coffee producers to improve market access and increase returns.

What do we do?

See Our approach and Our collaborations to learn how Nicaraguan Specialty Coffees (NSC) collaborates with coffee producers and how this leads to improved market access and increased returns.
For roasteries and specialty coffee shops, NSC provides an overview of Nicaraguan green coffees available in Europe, along with support in traceability and background information about the coffees.
We offer support in developing a direct trade relationship in which profits are demonstrably distributed more fairly.
We can provide guidance in sourcing Nicaraguan coffee and assist in obtaining background information so you know exactly what you're buying.
In the near future, NSC will offer coffees from the producers it supports. With full transparency, NSC provides roasteries and specialty coffee shops with clear insight into the coffee’s pricing structure and the impact that purchasing through NSC has on improving market access and producer income.

What characterizes coffee from Nicaragua?

Nicaragua is a country with large commercial plantations and small producers that unite themselfs in coöperatives.

Coffee is grown in areas ranging from 600–800 meters to as high as 1,600–1,700 meters above sea level. The Arabica varieties Caturra and Catuai are widely cultivated, but you’ll also find Pacas, Pacamara, Maragogype, Maracaturra, and Geisha. Recently, varieties that are more resistant to coffee leaf rust, such as Parainema, have been planted more frequently.

Flavor notes can vary depending on coffee variety, region, altitude, and processing method, but Nicaraguan coffee is generally known for its balance, with a medium to full body and moderate acidity featuring bright citrus and apple-like notes. Aromas range from floral and fruity to subtly spicy, sometimes with hints of cocoa or almond.

What coffees are available?

NSC offers roasteries and specialty coffee shops an overview of Nicaraguan coffees available in Europe. We are happy to assist you in obtaining more background information about the coffees. In the near future, NSC will also offer coffees from the producers it supports directly through this platform.

Pacamara Honey - Un Regalo de Dios

A remarkable honey-processed coffee from Un Regalo de Dios by Luis Alberto Balladares. For years, they have consistently scored high in the Cup of Excellence. This coffee offers intriguing fruity notes and a gentle sweetness. It was sourced through Coffee Quest, known for their excellent traceability.

Red Catuai Natural - Un Regalo de Dios

A highly distinctive natural coffee with notes of red fruit. It makes an intriguing addition to an espresso or filter blend, but also stands strong as a single origin for the true enthusiast. This coffee comes from the Un Regalo de Dios farm, owned by Luis Alberto Balladares. It was sourced through Coffee Quest, who provide excellent traceability.

Arabica blend - Coöperativa San Juan de Rio Coco

This Arabica blend was sourced via Sucafina from the Union of Cooperatives San Juan de Rio Coco, located in the heart of Nicaragua. This Cooperative supports several smaller cooperatives of coffee farmers, working to improve market access and opportunities for its members.

Geisha - La Orquidea

This coffee was purchased directly from the farm. La Orquídea has consistently performed well in recent years in the Cup of Excellence with its Maracaturra. This is one of the first Geishas from Nicaragua to become available in the Netherlands.