Volcancitos Filtro

Technical specifications:

Origin: Mozonte, Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua
Producer: Sergio Gutiérrez
Farm: Los Volcancitos
Variety: Red Catuai
Altitude: 1,600 meters above sea level
Process: Fermented for 6 days in water · Washed · Dried on African beds
Method: Filter
Notes: Must · Tropical fruits
Direct deal: Yes (2024)
Presentation: 250g

Volcancitos is one of the most special lots in the direct deal program in Nueva Segovia. Grown by Sergio Gutiérrez in Mozonte, this Red Catuai comes from a farm surrounded by a 500-hectare pine forest reserve and managed with regenerative practices such as pulp compost and progressively increasing shade to address climate change.

For this batch, Sergio uses a unique process: after selecting the ripe cherries and discarding the unripe ones by flotation, he pulps and ferments the coffee for six days in water, achieving a clean and expressive profile. It is then washed and slowly dried on raised African beds.

The result is an aromatic and juicy filter, with clear notes of must, tropical fruits and a balanced sweetness that reflects the microclimate of Mozonte and the dedication of the producer.

Sensory Summary:
🍇 Sweet and vibrant must
🥭 Ripe tropical fruits
🌿 Clean and juicy profile
🌞 Balanced sweetness and a fresh finish

STEP 1
To arms, soldier!

STEP 2
First, fold the side of the paper filter so it fits snugly inside your V60. Pour hot water over the filter, soaking it thoroughly to remove any papery taste and allow the ceramic and jug to heat up.

STEP 3
Remove the water from the carafe. Weigh and grind 12g of coffee and place it evenly inside the V60. Now tar your scale with the carafe and V60 on top.

STEP 4
Start the timer and slowly and evenly pour the first 50g of water at 94ºC, trying to wet all the coffee. This first step is known as "Blooming".

STEP 5
At 0:30, pour the next 50g of water using a slow, circular motion, and then pour the final 100g when your timer reads 01:00.

STEP 6
The total time for this recipe should be around 2:00. If the time is less, try grinding your coffee finer, and if it's longer, grind it coarser.

STEP 7
Enjoy your coffee! And keep playing until you find your favorite recipe 🙂