We are proud to offer this Fresh Off the Roast exclusive, the 2011 harvest from the farm of Alejandro Picado, which is located at 1,200 meters above sea level. Known locally as Pastor Alejandro (he’s single, but helps to support his extended family), his farm is part of Las Nubes (The Clouds) Cooperative, made up of small farms that dot the border between Matagalpa and Jinotega. These farms are high up into the mountains, far from the nearest town and mostly off of the electrical grid.
Most of the officers of Las Nubes are women, who many of the members consider to be more prudent managers than men. The cooperative has been working to separate their coffees by producer in order to effectively regulate quality. Growers hand select out imperfections on raised screens on their farms before further sun drying and processing occurs in the valley below. Farmers receive technical assistance through their producer’s association, and some have received zero-interest loans to improve their wet mills and to build storage sheds.
We were able to purchase this coffee directly from Pastor Alejandro through our partnership with Gold Mountain Coffee Growers, LLC. The relationship between Las Nubes and Gold Mountain has resulted in the highest prices coop members have ever received for their coffee.
Tasting Notes: malted barley, floral notes, cocoa
Price: $12/12oz
Nicaragua Alejandro
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