Central American coffee is a core offering here at Twin Fin Coffee.
One reason is that I just love to surf there and have had a lot of great experiences traveling to Central America over the years.
The other is, well, because Central American coffee is straight up some of the finest coffee you can get anywhere on the planet.
History of Coffee in Central America
Coffee has been an important export crop for Central America since the 1850s.
Despite all of the political and environmental turmoil that this region has had to endure, coffee remains an important part of the economy.
3 Great Central American Coffee Beans
Here at Twin Fin Coffee, we’re happy to offer three really amazing Central American coffee varieties from Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
These destinations are a great fit for the surf and coffee connection that we are looking to promote. After all, what better way to ignite the dreams and memories of past surf trips than to brew up an amazing cup of coffee from that location in the morning!
All I know is that when I grind up some Pavones, I’m thinking of those long lefts and that amazing town at the end of the road.
Are these coffees grown in the towns they are named after? Well, no. Coffee grows best at high elevations, not down by the ocean.
But these amazing places – the surf, the people, and yes the coffee – are connected experiences in my mind.
Plus, when you buy a certain coffee, you really are supporting all of the small growers that make up the local coffee economy.
Ok, so what Central American coffees are on tap?
Costa Rican Coffee
Pavones – Costa Rica – 12oz
Be transported the long lefts of Pavones with this excellent example of world renowned Costa Rican coffee from Martins Gamboa farms in the Santa Maria de Dota region.
Tasting notes of apple, caramel, milk chocolate, honey, sugar cane create a balanced cup, with medium acidity.
| Roast | Medium |
| Region | Santa Maria de Dota, Costa Rica |
| Elevation | 1800 meters |
| Tasting Notes | Sweet apple, raisin, honey |
| Process | Hand picked, fully washed, sun dried on covered patios |
| Certification | Strictly Hard Bean (SHB) / European Processed (EP) |
Guatemalan Coffee
El Paredon – Guatemala – 12oz
From the mountains of Antigua to the warm waves of El Paredon, this coffee will take you to this special place in Central America where coffee has a protected designation of origin (PDO) due to its renowned reputation.
Traditionally shade grown under a canopy of grevillea and chalum trees, this Guatemala Antigua Los Volcanes coffee is sourced from family-owned farms in the department of Sacatepequez.
Tasting notes of dark chocolate, bright fruit, and butterscotch.
| Roast | Medium |
| Region | Antigua, Sacatepequez, Guatemala |
| Elevation | 1200-1600 meters |
| Tasting Notes | Dark chocolate, Bright fruit, Butterscotch |
| Process | Fully washed, sun dried |
| Certification | Protected designation of origin (PDO) |
Nicaragua Coffee
The Boom – Nicaragua – 12oz
The heavy pumping barrels of Nicaragua are the source of dreams for many, and this amazing, bright Nicaragua Dipilto coffee from the PRODECOOP cooperative will take you there.
PRODECOOP is an umbrella cooperative supporting family-owned farms in the departments of Esteli, Mardriz, and Nueva Segovia. In addition to technical assistance to improve coffee quality, PRODECOOP strives to improve the quality of life for coffee producers and their families through projects promoting income diversification and education.
This coffee is Strictly Hard Bean (SHB) and European Processed (EP / Hand picked).
Tasting notes of dark chocolate, bright fruit, and butterscotch.
| Roast | Medium |
| Region | Esteli, Madriz, Nueva Segovia |
| Elevation | 1100 – 1800 meters |
| Tasting Notes | Bright floral cup, cocoa, citrus |
| Process | Fully washed, sun dried |
| Certification | Strictly Hard Bean (SHB) / European Processed (EP) |
