Last updated: 2026-09-12T02:21:41.430Z

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From $13.20/250g

**Process:** [Washed](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/washed)

**Region:** [Jinotega, Nicaragua 🇳🇮](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/5facf765-5759-4494-8c54-b1f038fb8fb6)

**Variety:** [Catuaí](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/catuai)

**Altitude:** 975-1230 masl

**Recommended for:** Filter, Espresso, Percolation

## What the Brand Says

> If you would like your coffee shipped pre-ground, please choose from our 'Select Grind' option before adding this coffee to your cart. Balanced cup, with a chocolatey sweetness, & a crisp acidity We're delighted to welcome back La Escondida to our lineup. The catuai variety is not very common in Nicaragua but has thrived on Escondida. We've loved having this coffee in the past, and hope to see it continue as a staple for years to come. Country: Nicaragua Region: Jinotega Farm Name: Escondida Owner: Erwin Mierisch Elevation: 975-1,230 m.a.s.l. Coffee Variety: Red Catuai Process: Washed

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# Nicaragua - La Escondida: Washed, Red Catuai

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250g

$13.20

($23.95/lbs)

1kg

$49.36

($22.39/lbs)

## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 38/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 78/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 58/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 41/100 — Subtle bitterness (0) to Pronounced bitterness (100)

**Character:** 5/100 — Conventional (0) to Funky & novel (100)

**Roast level:** Light to medium — 3/7, from Extra light (1) to Extra dark (7)

## Tasting Notes

Chocolate

Dark chocolate

Plum

Crisp

Red apple

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