Decaf Nicaragua Finca Idealista Carbonic Natural

Decaf Nicaragua Finca Idealista was produced by a handful of farmers in collaboration with Gold Mountain Coffee, which represents more than 70 growers in the Jinotega region of Nicaragua. The coffee comes primarily from the farm of Maximino Palacios and Marlene Hernandez, with smaller amounts from Gold Mountain’s farm, Finca Idealista, along with the farms of Carlos Garcia, Juan Carlos Salgado, Aracely Montenegro, and Yesenia Salgado Lanzas.

Because so many producers contributed to this delicious coffee, we decided to name it after the farm where it was processed, Finca Idealista, where the Gold Mountain team has been perfecting the carbonic maceration process for several years. This coffee is a blend of traditional natural processed and natural carbonic macerated coffees. Coffee processed using the natural, or dry method (no water is used to wash the coffee), where the coffee cherry is left to dry fully intact on the beans, creates a fruit-forward flavor profile on its own. Carbonic maceration is a variation of anaerobic processing seldom used as it requires special equipment and expertise. The process involves the use of carbon dioxide that gets pumped into sealed fermentation tanks, which displaces oxygen and creates an anaerobic environment that softens the tissue of the coffee fruit and results in especially concentrated fruit flavors.

Gold Mountain Coffee represents more than 70 growers in Nicaragua—but it also represents a powerful movement towards ethical supply chains and social change. Framed as a social enterprise, Gold Mountain works hand in hand with producers, sharing resources, guidance, and quality control. From consulting agronomists and ripeness experts to processing facilities, Gold Mountain’s scientific resources add up to a real-world toolkit for farmers to promote ideal harvests and high cupping scores—with the end goal of selling higher quality coffee at prices that combat poverty.

Beyond operating Finca Idealista’s farm and mill and providing expertise to member farmers, Gold Mountain has many contributions under its belt. To offset climate disruption, the company purchased a parcel of rainforest to protect endangered plants and animals within its habitat. The group has also provided numerous direct social benefits to its community, including extending farmers access to credit, supplying running water to schools, and installing water catchment and filtration systems.