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Nicaragua La Virgen Cup of Excellence

Label Roasted Greens Origin
Medium-Dark
medium
Aroma hot brownies, caramel
Taste dry spice, green apple
Body sheer elegance, arid extra dry
Aftertaste earthy nutmeg, prune
COE Icon Cup of Excellence
Shade Grown Icon Shade Grown
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This Cup of Excellence winner comes from the farm of Udo Hermann Ernst Spies and family, who earned 5 times the Fair Trade rate for this exceptional harvest. La Virgen is a dry, elegant cup. It's velvety on the tongue, and the sweet caramel aftertaste stays with you.

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The La Virgen Farm

Udo Spies has spent twenty years refining his growing techniques.

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Cup of Excellence La Virgen

Udo Hermann Ernst Spies and family earned 5 times the Fair Trade rate.

Origin Facts

Sustainability

Certifications Cup of Excellence winner, 2007

Seed to Cup

Farm Name La Virgen
Farmer Udo Hermann Ernst Spies
Auction Online auction, Nicaragua Cup of Excellence 2007
Lot Size 12 bags
Process Washed and sun-dried

Terroir

Farm Type Family-owned
Farm Size 108 acres
Growing Area 42 acres
Altitude 4,350 feet
Shade Type Varied
Varietal Caturra

Location

City Estelí
State Nueva Segovia
Country Nicaragua

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