ArauzCo is produced in Jinotega, and is a single-plantation blend. It has chocolate and caramel characteristics with coffee notes
The Union of Agricultural Cooperatives (UCA) SOPPEXCCA was founded in Jinotega, Nicaragua, in 1997. In 1999, UCA SOPPEXCCA began entering the international coffee market. The UCA SOPPEXCCA Cacao Unit is comprised of a clonal garden and nursery, a cacao collection center, a chocolate factory, and a technical department. It is comprised of small-scale producers dedicated to the production and marketing of high-quality coffee, cacao, and honey, with environmental responsibility and equity, adding value to our products. We strive for a cooperative integration model with generational renewal and fostering technological innovation.
chocolate, browned fruit notes, floral veggy hints
cocoa, espresso coffee, nut skins; bread
gr/frijol
Bean size
Well fermented
Beans
Semi fermented
Beans
Defects
25 ’; 12 μm
Roasting conditions
Varietal composition: Trinitario blend (10% lilac; 0% white)
Pulp pre-conditioning: /
Fermentation method: Horizontal wooden boxes (454 kg)
Pre-drying: /
Drying: 9-day sun-drying; open air; wooden trays
Producer: Unión De Cooperativas Agropecuarias SOPPEXCCA R.L. UCA SOPPEXCA R.L.
Coordinates: 13°22'00.1"N 85°43'27.0"W
Availability: ~5 MT/year
Contact: soppexcc@tmx.com, soppexcca.org/es/
Phone: (505) 2782-2617
