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El Mielero – Light Roast Coffee Beans Costa Rica

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El Mielero – Light Roast Coffee Beans Costa Rica

€19,00 EUR
€19,00 EUR
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Fully traceable coffee from sustainably producing farmers

Named after the sugarbird, a small and colorful bird that lives in the cloud forests of Nicaragua.

The El Mielero is a rare single-origin specialty coffee from Jinotega that reflects the vibrancy of its namesake. On the Reserva El Jaguar plantation, bird conservation is a top priority. The coffee grows there in a protected ecosystem where this little bird finds a safe haven.

These Geisha beans undergo a unique fermented honey process, resulting in an elegant and tropical profile with bright notes of ripe mango, plum, and juicy peach. The result is a lightly roasted, extremely refined coffee with a silky smooth texture and a naturally sweet finish.

Sourced directly from this nature-oriented producer and roasted with care in our own roastery. A coffee that not only excels in taste but also contributes directly to the preservation of the habitat of the sugarbird and other special birds.

Flavor profile: Mango, plum, peach
Region: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Producer: Reserva El Jaguar
Variety: Geisha
Coffee processing: Fermented Honey
Altitude range: 1200 - 1400 MASL

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De Roots van jouw Koffie

Boer

The Duriaux family

Since 1993, Georges, Liliana and (later) their son Jean-Yves have managed Reserva El Jaguar, a 100-hectare private nature reserve in Matagalpa.

What began as a deep passion for birds and nature has grown into a globally recognized bird paradise (officially recognized as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area) where more than 290 species have now been counted. The Duriaux family translates this love for biodiversity to their coffee plantations, proving that top quality and nature restoration reinforce each other.

€17.96 per kg direct aan de boer betaald

Eerlijke Betaling

176% above the average ICO Other Milds €6.50/kg - but normally only ±70% of this goes to the farmer) and 282% above an indicative minimum wage (Fairtrade reference: €4.70/kg).

TUKA decouples the farmer's income from speculation on the world market. This offers the farmer the financial stability to no longer have to live from harvest to harvest.

Kaart

Regio & Terroir

The farm is located deep in the cloud forest at an altitude of 1,300 to 1,350 metres. The Duriaux family produces hybrid coffee varieties here, combining the quality of Arabica with the resilience required in a wild and lower-lying ecosystem. Due to the constant cloud cover and the shade of the cloud forest, the berries ripen extremely slowly, resulting in a complex acidity and a technically clean flavour profile that is characteristic of the best Nicaraguan microlots.

Oerwoud

Natuurbehoud

Reserva El Jaguar acts as a crucial "biological bridge" on the migration routes of migratory birds between North and South America. The Duriaux family employs a strict agroforestry system where coffee plants grow under a layered forest canopy that serves as a vital stopover for hundreds of bird species. By using solar dryers and closed water purification systems in processing, the impact on local water resources is eliminated, actively protecting and restoring the cloud forest and its indigenous flora and fauna.

Smaakprofiel
Mango
Plum
Peach
Variëteit
Geisha
Verwerking
Fermented Honey
Hoogte
1200 - 1400 meters

FAQ

What makes the El Mielero coffee from TUKA Coffee Roasters in Costa Rica so flavorful?

El Mielero coffee owes its beautiful flavors to the high altitude, volcanic soils, and the craftsmanship of local farmers. The coffee beans come from a farm, allowing you to taste the pure flavor of this location. A microlot is a small, strictly selected coffee of extremely high quality that extracts special flavor characteristics from a specific plot. The result is a refined, fruity, and perfectly balanced specialty coffee full of character.

What can I expect from the taste experience of TUKA's La Bomba coffee?

La Bomba is a refined and complex Gesha with notes of peach, caramel, bergamot, and a hint of whipped cream. The palate is creamy, fruity, and elegant, with a bright attack and a long, sweet finish that beautifully reveals all the nuances of this exceptional micro-lot.

How does TUKA Coffee Roasters ensure sustainability in the coffee chain?

TUKA Roasters uses a direct sourcing strategy (direct trade). We source our coffee directly from small-scale farmers in Costa Rica's biodiverse regions. By cutting out the middleman, we ensure they receive a fair return. This partnership promotes sustainability because it allows farmers to invest in quality, the environment, and their local communities. Learn more about our approach.

What is the best way to prepare La Bomba coffee for top quality?

To fully appreciate the complex flavors of La Bomba, we recommend the following recipes:
- Double espresso: 19 grams of finely ground coffee should yield 40 ml of liquid in 28 seconds.
- V60: Use 22 grams of coarsely ground coffee and 350 ml of water, with a total flow time of 2 minutes and 40 seconds.