Coffee Of The Month - Agua Fresca

WHAT’S BREWING THIS MONTH?

This August, we’re bringing together two brilliant Latin American coffee-growing origins: Dipilto in Nicaragua and Puyango in Ecuador.

Named Agua Fresca, this light and refreshing washed blend was made with summer sipping in mind. Expect delicate hibiscus florals, natural sugarcane sweetness and a lively citrus finish.

Brew it hot for a bright morning filter or serve it over ice when the temperature rises. Either way, it’s a vibrant and refreshing cup that showcases the distinctive character of two incredible coffee-producing regions.

MORE ABOUT THE COFFEE

The first part of Agua Fresca comes from Finca San Ramon, located within Nicaragua’s Dipilto mountain range, a protected natural landscape close to the Honduran border.

The farm is owned by Donald Efrain Roque, a third-generation coffee producer following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. Having worked with coffee throughout his life, Donald has developed a deep passion for both the crop and the community surrounding it.

In 2006, Donald entered Nicaragua’s Cup of Excellence competition to discover the full potential of his coffee. After achieving a strong result, he became more determined than ever to improve its quality, returning to the competition in 2009 and 2011 with further success.

The move from conventional farming to specialty coffee production required Donald to introduce new harvesting and processing practices across the farm. A big part of this transition involved training his team and helping everyone understand the attention to detail needed to produce consistently high-quality coffee.

Donald has worked with our import partners, Caravela, for the past five years. During that time, his approach to coffee production has evolved completely.

He is constantly looking for ways to improve and strongly believes in the potential of specialty coffee from Dipilto and the wider Nueva Segovia region. He encourages neighbouring farmers to focus on quality, helping to raise standards throughout the local coffee-growing community.

FROM THE MOUNTAINS OF PUYANGO

The second part of Agua Fresca comes from Puyango, a beautiful canton in southern Ecuador known for its rolling hills, green valleys and winding river.

Its fertile soils and favourable climate create excellent conditions for coffee production. Coffee plays an important role in the local economy, providing livelihoods for farming families and contributing to the region’s rich agricultural culture.

High in the mountains surrounding the Lagunas de Saraguallas lives a community of farmers who contribute to the Altos de Saraguallas blend. The area is home to two important waterways, Saraguallas and Santa Ana, which meet to form Las Juntas before flowing into the Puyango River.

Surrounded by this abundance of water and lush natural beauty, these producers grow coffees with distinctive, high-quality flavour profiles.

THE FLAVOUR PROFILE

Agua Fresca is a beautifully bright and expressive coffee with a flavour profile made for summer.

Expect delicate hibiscus florals up front, followed by smooth sugarcane sweetness and a crisp burst of citrus fruit. Its clean washed character and light roast create a refreshing finish that tastes just as good brewed over ice as it does served hot.

Expect a vibrant and refreshing cup filled with:

Hibiscus – Sugarcane – Citrus Fruits

Think: fragrant hibiscus, sweet sugarcane and juicy citrus, all brought together in a clean, crisp and seriously refreshing cup.

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