Nicaragua Los Altiplanos Java

I generally don't fixate on cultivar when cupping our Nicaraguas, most being Caturra or hybrid types that lend to balanced bittersweetness, and mild-to-moderate acidity when grown at the upper altitudes. But when I hear "Java" (or Gesha for that matter!), my ears perk up a bit. This unique cultivar came to Central America by way of Cameroon, through transfer and cultivation on the isle of Java. It resembles some Ethiopian heirlooms in physical appearance, and also tends to produce aromatic cup when roasted light. In a word, it's interesting! Most farms we buy Java from only grow a small amount. Needless to say, we were pretty excited to come across this uncharacteristically large lot from Los Altiplanos, who've gone all in with this unique cultivar. Their 78 hectare farm has a large portion of the farm devoted to Java, and this lot we selected was a whopping 49 bags! The Los Altiplanos farm is owned and managed by Ricardo Cuadra, whose family have been growing coffee in this region for more than 100 years. His farm is located near Jinotega, near the mountain reserve of Datanli el Diablo, with altitudes reaching upwards of 1300 meters. We have not visited Ricardo's farm, but hope to next harvest.