Finca La Argentina

This coffee comes from the El Carbon plot on Finca La Argentina, an 80-hectare farm in Dipilto, Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua. The farm is owned by the Peralta family, who have been growing coffee since the early 1900s. In 2008, brothers Julio and Octavio Peralta decided to shift focus from traditional farming to producing high-quality specialty microlots, and the results have been impressive.

This particular lot is a single-plot, single-varietal Red Catuai that’s gone through a natural anaerobic fermentation. The cherries are fermented in low-oxygen tanks and then dried on raised beds. This extended process brings out a lot of complexity and depth in the cup, while keeping the final taste clean and balanced.

You can expect bright melon sweetness, balanced by a smooth brown butter richness, and a touch of black tea-like dryness in the finish. The creamy mouthfeel ties it all together, making this coffee rich yet easy to drink. It’s perfect for both filter and espresso, you’ll get nice clarity in a pour-over, and a syrupy body in espresso.

Finca La Argentina is located near the Honduras border, surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills. The elevation here sits around 1,100 meters, and the natural environment — with its cool climate and dense vegetation — helps produce slower-developing coffee cherries, which often means better flavour.

The region of Nueva Segovia is quickly becoming one of the top places in Nicaragua for specialty coffee. Thanks to producers like the Peralta family, it’s earned a reputation for quality and innovation. They’re known not just for growing great coffee, but for putting care into every step — from picking ripe cherries to managing precise fermentation and drying techniques.

We have the pleasure of working with the Peraltas we are impressed by their dedication to quality and consistency. Their coffees regularly stand out for their clean processing and distinct profiles, and we’re excited to bring this one to you.

In short: if you’re into clean, fruity coffees with a touch of richness, this one’s a great choice. It’s a beautiful example of what careful processing and great farming can deliver.