Las Delicias, Washed Java, Nicaragua

las delicias is a washed nicaraguan coffee from jinotega, roasted by drop coffee roasters and sourced from a cup of excellence lot, meaning it ranked among the highest-scoring coffees in its national competition. the washed process strips the fruit before drying, which keeps the cup clean and lets the bean's natural character lead. expect bright citrus, lemon, and grapefruit up front, backed by stone fruit and a winey quality, with jasmine florals and brown sugar rounding out the finish. brew it with a filter method, such as a v60 or chemex, to preserve the clarity and acidity that make this lot worth its recognition.