Maria Esther’s Nicaraguan Caturra is back again this year! It has all the characteristics of a classic coffee from this region: sweet with notes of cherry, dried cranberry, and sweet almonds. A real all-day-drinker coffee.

Maria has been directly involved in coffee production for 6 years. Her passion stems from her parents and grandparents, who have worked at Finca La Esperanza for over 80 years. This farm, which name means ‘the hope’, was the family’s chosen medium towards a fair and decent living.

Maria Esther and her siblings all moved to live aboard. Every time they returned for a visit, they would get involved in this or that during harvest and process, gradually gaining experience. Eventually, she “took the baton” and now is in charge of the business, with the support of her husband Rodrigo, who is in charge of the financials and logistics, and Elmer, a trusted man who directs the agronomic management.

In Finca La Esperanza, they focus on the varieties that are resistant while producing a high-quality cup, ensuring the profitability and sustainability of the enterprise. Some of the varieties grown to date are Catimor, Java, Catuai, Maragogype and Caturra (the one that makes up this coffee lot).

One of the things Maria Esther enjoys the most is the aroma—it brings back memories of childhood—and knowing that the product has been grown under her leadership, at La Esperanza.

Green coffee certifications: Rainforest Alliance, UTZ, PECA, and Fairtrade

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