Olman Valladarez (Nicaragua)

What makes this coffee special

A refined Java

This coffee develops a silky body and subtle notes, led by toffee. Its light roast preserves its elegance and acidity.

Olman Valladarez’s work

A second-generation producer, Olman Valladarez has gradually steered the family operation towards specialty coffee. His coffees have been recognised several times at the Cup of Excellence.

Building his own washing and drying station has allowed him to control the coffee’s processing through to export.

Complex agroforestry

The coffee trees grow under substantial shade, with several tree species and different vegetation layers. This structure supports biodiversity and a gradual ripening of the cherries.

Olman’s project also aims to reduce the use of chemical inputs and preserve forests and water resources.

Origin and producers

Dipilto · Nueva Segovia · Nicaragua

Olman Valladarez produces this coffee in the mountains of Dipilto, in northern Nicaragua, close to the Honduran border. The plots lie between 1,200 and 1,500 metres above sea level on sandy soils.

Born into a coffee-growing family, Olman took over the operation during a difficult economic period. From the 2000s onwards, he focused his work on coffee quality, process control and the development of the family operation.

From fruit to coffee

Java · Washed · Hand-picked · Dried on raised beds

The cherries are hand-picked from November to March. After the washed process, the coffee dries on drying beds.

Brewing

Best suited to filter and immersion brewing: subtle notes, silky body and a toffee aroma. As espresso, the cup is brighter and more acidic.

Technical details

• Country Nicaragua
• Region Nueva Segovia
• Terroir Dipilto
• Producer Olman Valladarez
• Species Arabica
• Variety Java
• Altitude 1,200 to 1,500 m
• Soil Sandy
• Process Washed
• Harvest Hand-picked, from November to March
• Drying On drying beds
• Cultivation Complex agroforestry, shade-grown
• Roast Light