{"title":"Nicaragua","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's hard to say there is one defining characteristic of Nicaraguan coffee.  Some have the balance and \"crowd appeal\" of Mexican coffees from Oaxaca. Some have supremely balanced milk chocolate roast tones: The coffees of Matagalpa come to mind. Others can have a more striking acidity. Some are mildly citrusy and light bodied, such as the coffees of Nueva Segovia, Ocotal, and Dipilto. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe botanical cultivars utilized are usually old, traditional selections: Typica, some Bourbon, and Maragogype dominate, along with Caturra and Pacas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncreasingly we see more range in coffee varieties planted in Nicaragua. The Java cultivar has unique flavors and aromatics in particular, and large bean types like Maragogype and to a lesser extent Pacamara have been popular here for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd there are many small farms and mills experimenting with coffee processing techniques. We will at times offer the best of these, including honey, long-fermentation experiments, types of dry-process, etc. But others produce harsh fruitiness with tastes of acetic acid\/vinegar or alcohol. You won't find those offered here! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are photos, videos, and extended Nicaragua coffee descriptions in the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/library.sweetmarias.com\/coffee-producing-countries\/central-america\/nicaragua-coffee-overview\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e SM Coffee Library\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nicaragua-dry-process-maracaturra-8453","title":"Nicaragua Dry Process Maracaturra","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=EMI8BUV]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"EMI8BUV\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eRustic fruit flavors bring some brightness to the top end, with notes of dried berry and stone fruit, fermented hints, fruit shrub drink, and tannic bittering in the finish. City to City+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46204818784406,"sku":"GCX-8453","price":9.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/nicaragua-sweet-marias-cafetalera-buenos-aires-39_1.jpg?v=1769162261"},{"product_id":"nicaragua-buenos-aires-java-8450","title":"Nicaragua Buenos Aires Java","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=O948YR7]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"O948YR7\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unique Java cultivar has lasting sweetness and a refined, delicate aroma, with high toned accents of black tea, apricot, candied lemon, grabby zested citrus peel, and sweet finish. City to Full City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46204819308694,"sku":"GCX-8450","price":9.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/nicaragua-sweet-marias-cafetalera-buenos-aires-26_4.jpg?v=1769162265"},{"product_id":"nicaragua-buenos-aires-java-7948","title":"Nicaragua Buenos Aires Java","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=UNO517D]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"UNO517D\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unique Java cultivar has hints of long steeped black tea, chocolate malted grains, high toned accents of candied lemon with some grabby zested citrus peel, and resonant caramel sweetness. City to Full City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46205117661334,"sku":"GCX-7948","price":8.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/nicaragua-sweet-marias-cafetalera-buenos-aires-26_2.jpg?v=1769171460"},{"product_id":"nicaragua-dipilto-monte-libano-8444","title":"Nicaragua Dipilto Monte Libano","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=SXGQFWP]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"SXGQFWP\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe roast levels we tried did little to knock base bittersweetness out of balance. Deep cocoa roast tones open up to hints of walnut, vanilla, anise, and pungent burnt sugar. City+ to Full City+. Good for espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46205142728854,"sku":"GCX-8444","price":7.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/nicaragua-sweet-marias-monte-libano-5_1.jpg?v=1769172390"},{"product_id":"nicaragua-acopio-suyatal-8443","title":"Nicaragua Acopio Suyatal","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=UQH6ECG]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"UQH6ECG\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eVersatile coffee, simple sweetness accented by vanilla and walnut, with core bittersweet tones that are easily developed with roast. Crowd-pleasing flavors will also pair well with cream. City+ to Full City+. Good for espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46205142794390,"sku":"GCX-8443","price":7.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/nicaragua-sweet-marias-coffee-suyatal-1_3.jpg?v=1769172395"},{"product_id":"nicaragua-ojo-de-agua-8445","title":"Nicaragua Ojo de Agua","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=A05O8B5]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"A05O8B5\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrowd-pleasing cup, moderate sweetness, hints of praline almond, vanilla, and cocoa. Bittersweet chocolate tones can really be dialed up in dark roasts. City to Full City+. Good for espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46205142827158,"sku":"GCX-8445","price":8.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/nicaragua-sweet-marias-buenos-aires-ojo-de-agua-4_1.jpg?v=1769172395"},{"product_id":"nicaragua-finca-buenos-aires-8446","title":"Nicaragua Finca Buenos Aires","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=ON0HGXT]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"ON0HGXT\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp id=\"MA5MCNU\"\u003eAlways a crowd pleasing brew, Buenos Aires displays moderate sweetness and punchy cocoa tones, accented by hints of chocolate-covered pumpkin seeds, nut, and vanilla. City+ to Full City+. Good for espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46205142892694,"sku":"GCX-8446","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/nicaragua-sweet-marias-cafetalera-buenos-aires-5_1.jpg?v=1769172397"},{"product_id":"nicaragua-los-alpes-caturra-8447","title":"Nicaragua Los Alpes Caturra","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=FSJ6T30]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"FSJ6T30\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eShows well at a wide range of roasts, moderately sweet with caramel impressions, bright accents in light roasts, and high potential for bittersweetness body at darker levels. City to Full City+. Good for espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46205142925462,"sku":"GCX-8447","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/nicaragua-sweet-marias-coffee-los-alpes-3_1.jpg?v=1769172398"},{"product_id":"nicaragua-maracaturra-los-medios-8449","title":"Nicaragua Maracaturra Los Medios","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=XKDXDA3]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"XKDXDA3\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet center of caramel and brown sugar flavors are accented by faint aromatic top notes that crop up as the coffee cools. Hints of citrus, powdered ginger, roasted barley, lemongrass, and basil. City to Full City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46205143056534,"sku":"GCX-8449","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/nicaragua-sweet-marias-cafetalera-buenos-aires-1_4.jpg?v=1769172403"},{"product_id":"nicaragua-buenos-aires-peaberry-8448","title":"Nicaragua Buenos Aires Peaberry","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=WUNIA7V]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"WUNIA7V\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuch a pleasant brew in the middle roasts, bass notes are balanced by moderate sweetness, accented by  hints of caramel, creamy nut, dark cocoa, and zested citrus. City+ to Full City+. Good for espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46205143089302,"sku":"GCX-8448","price":8.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/nicaragua-sweet-marias-cafetalera-buenos-aires-8_2.jpg?v=1769172403"},{"product_id":"nicaragua-dry-process-la-laguna-8454","title":"Nicaragua Dry Process La Laguna","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=XI7YY97]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"XI7YY97\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFruit-forward with a complex rustic side, big body, natural dried apricot, tamarind, fruit liqueur, chocolate cherry, honey-nut, long bittersweet finish. City to Full City+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46205143154838,"sku":"GCX-8454","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/nicaragua-sweet-marias-buenos-aires-dry-process-1_3.jpg?v=1769172406"},{"product_id":"nicaragua-buenos-aires-maracaturra-8451","title":"Nicaragua Buenos Aires Maracaturra","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=RSW51UM]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"RSW51UM\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCity+ splits the difference between subtle aromatics and fully fleshed out sweetness that comes with a bit more roast development. Notes of caramel, Assam tea, marzipan, and zested orange. City to Full City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"1 LB","offer_id":46205143187606,"sku":"GCX-8451-001","price":9.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/nicaragua-sweet-marias-cafetalera-buenos-aires-23_4.jpg?v=1773228206"},{"product_id":"nicaragua-honey-process-maracaturra-8452","title":"Nicaragua Honey Process Maracaturra","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=BD8WHG3]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"BD8WHG3\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe found this honey lot shows very well in middle and darker roasts, where syrupy body gives way to bittersweet profiles, like black cocoa and dark chocolate wafers, accented by hints of fruit and spice. City+ to Full City+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Maria's","offers":[{"title":"1 LB","offer_id":46376159510678,"sku":"GCX-8452-001","price":9.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/files\/nicaragua-sweet-marias-cafetalera-buenos-aires-6_2.jpg?v=1778147681"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1518\/0182\/collections\/Nicaragua_Coffee_Growing_Regions_Map_-_Sweet_Marias-49.jpg?v=1774339837","url":"https:\/\/www.sweetmarias.com\/collections\/nicaragua.oembed","provider":"Sweet Maria's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}