Organic / Fairly Traded / Shade Grown
www.pagjino.org
When I visited in 2005, I was extremely impacted by the level of poverty in this region. There is a 60% unemployment rate, political instability, and natural disasters that have wreaked havoc. This co-op is awesome and has placed in the top three in the Nicaragua Cup of Excellence. A photo of our mural hangs in their meeting room and we maintain a strong relationship with these people. The coffee is elegant and pleasing. Hanging out in the higher end of the spectrum, it is really alive on the pallet.
Light Roast. Medium-low Body / Medium-High Acidity