Roaster’s Report - Nicaragua La Bastilla Natural

Source: Genuine Origin

Country: Nicaragua

Growing region: Jinotega

Elevation: 1300-1500 masl

Coffee varieties: Caturra, Catuai

Processing: Natural

Cupping Score: 88

Coffee description: The La Bastilla farm in Nicaragua has it’s own micro mill and is known for producing exceptional coffees including experimental processes. This is a naturally processed coffee that is very fruit forward. Finca La Bastilla produces up to 150 micro-lots per year. The estate is made up of multiple micro-farms, each with their own micro-climates.

La Bastilla's staff diligently selects only the ripest coffee cherries for Natural (dry) processing. This requires planning since drying naturals is a slow process. Coffee cherries are dried whole, without removing any of the fruit. During this stage, the coffee is turned regularly to increase airflow, support even drying, and prevent spoilage.

After the cherries have been dried, the seeds (or coffee beans) are removed from the fruit and prepared for export. The team at La Bastilla strives for strong berry notes and uses a proprietary process that is a "trade secret" of the La Bastilla mill.

We taste notes of: blueberry, strawberry, and raspberry

Green coffee transparency: 260lbs @ 6.25/lb, Oct 2025 (Commodity coffee price: $4.18/lb. Why is this important? Coffee pricing is complex and multifaceted, and sharing what we paid is an incomplete picture, but we believe in sharing the data we have available, hoping that will embolden others to do the same, with the ultimate goal of getting producers fairer pay for their excellent work.)

Length of Relationship: Genuine Origin since 2017. La Bastilla Since 2023

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