Nicaragua - Finca Idealista Rainforest Microlot

Finca Idealista Rainforest Microlot is a light-roast, washed-process, single-origin coffee from Finca Idealista in Matagalpa, Nicaragua.

A prized microlot with fruity character and bright, pleasant acidity. The roaster volunteered on this farm for three months, washing, sorting, and milling coffee.

At a glance

• Origin: Nicaragua
• Region: Matagalpa
• Farm: Finca Idealista
• Process: Washed
• Roast: Light
• Single-origin or blend: Single-origin microlot
• Certification: Rainforest Alliance
• Tasting notes: Cherry, honey, apple
• Vendor: Mad Catter Coffee Roasters

Best for

• Pour-over brewing
• Drip coffee for fruit-forward cup
• Light-roast drinkers who enjoy bright acidity
• Specialty-coffee gift
• Tasting-flight comparison

How to brew

Pour-over methods (V60, Chemex) showcase the cherry and apple notes and bright acidity. A medium grind with water around 200 F brings forward the honey sweetness.

Flavor profile

Light and fruity with notes of cherry, honey, and apple. Bright acidity and a clean, washed-process finish.

About Mad Catter Coffee Roasters

Mad Catter Coffee Roasters builds direct relationships with farmers in Central America, ensuring fair pricing and transparency. The owner spent months working hands-on at Finca Idealista, which shaped the roaster's mission of supporting coffee-growing communities.

Made by Mad Catter Coffee Roasters, based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.