Nicaragua coffee producing area coffee characteristics Why Nicaragua beans are often used for mixed coffee

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Nicaragua, located in central Central America, is the largest country in Central America, bordering Honduras in the north, Costa Rica in the south, the Caribbean Sea in the east and the Pacific Ocean in the west. The eastern part is the coastal plain, the high temperature and rainy climate belongs to the tropical maritime climate, and the western part is the coastal lowland with more active volcanoes. The north-central part is a highland, with an average annual temperature of 18 ℃ and an annual precipitation of 1500-2500mm.

Nicaragua is an economically backward agricultural country and one of the poorest countries in Central America. Its unemployment rate is very high and its people live in poverty. Coffee is a pillar industry in Nicaragua, which produces nearly 100,000 tons of coffee beans every year, but due to the poor economic foundation, the coffee industry is still relatively backward, and coffee farmers are also in a relatively poor state. Although it is the largest country in China and the United States, it is not a big producer in the coffee world, and its output and reputation are much weaker than that of its neighbor Costa Rica. But the high-quality Nicaraguan coffee is in the forefront of coffee beans in the world and enjoys a good reputation.

Nicaraguan coffee, which is mainly produced in the central and northern parts of the country, is characterized by shade planting and coffee beans are washed and dried in the sun. Generally speaking, Nicaraguan coffee is less distinctive, so Nicaraguan beans are often used as mixed coffee or instant coffee.

But high-quality Nicaraguan beans, such as Maragogipe, a very large coffee bean called elephant beans, are highly valued. This coffee has a well-balanced taste, without the distinct acidity that other Central American coffees often have, but it has a clear taste and excellent aroma. This round and soft texture also makes it a unique show in the more moderate evaluation of Guatemalan coffee and is loved by many people.