Nicaragua - Pil Hoon Seu

An elegant, floral & expressive coffee from Nicaragua.

This exceptional lot is produced by Pil Hoon Seu at Finca Libre, an experimental farm dedicated to pushing the boundaries of coffee cultivation and processing. Grown from the renowned Kenyan SL-28 variety, it showcases both the vibrant character of the cultivar and the innovative approach behind its production.

The cherries undergo a carbonic maceration natural process, inspired by techniques used in the wine industry. Whole cherries are sealed in temperature-controlled tanks where naturally occurring carbon dioxide creates an oxygen-free environment, encouraging fermentation from within the fruit. The cherries are then carefully dried on raised beds in a cold room, producing remarkable clarity, sweetness and complexity.

Roasted light to highlight its delicate floral character and vibrant fruit notes, this coffee is refined, juicy and wonderfully elegant. Expect flavours of ripe pomegranate, fragrant rose and sweet dragon fruit with a silky, tea-like finish.

Brew Method

Filter: 16:1 water-to-coffee ratio (e.g., 20g coffee to 320ml water), medium-coarse grind

Espresso: 19g coffee - 41g espresso, 32-36 seconds shot time

Recommended Resting

To get the best out of our coffees we recommend resting them. We have found for espresso the optimal age is 10 - 21 days after the roast date and for filter brew methods we find our coffees start tasting best after 3-4 weeks after the roast!