Nicaragua Single Origin Subscription
Selecting your grind for Nicaragua Merlo beans
Nicaragua Botanical, Varietal, Altitude, Soil and Washed Process of Single Origin beans
Nicaragua Single Origin located on world map for Merlo Coffee
Nicaragua Single Origin Subscription
Selecting your grind for Nicaragua Merlo beans
Nicaragua Botanical, Varietal, Altitude, Soil and Washed Process of Single Origin beans
Nicaragua Single Origin located on world map for Merlo Coffee

Nicaragua Single Origin Subscription

$62.00
$62.00

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  • ✓ Special Sampler: Limited release coffee in every 6th order
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Mild, sweet and incredibly drinkable.

Nicaragua produces some of the most balanced and approachable coffees in Central America. This single origin is celebrated for its smooth texture and delicate sweetness which makes it a fantastic choice for those who enjoy a mellow yet flavourful cup.

Tasting Notes Ripe Fruit, Dark Chocolate & Floral Roast Level Medium

30+ YEARS OF ROASTING DAILY

Freshly roasted and delivered Australia-wide.

Subscriber Reviews: The 6th Order Surprise Gift

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Unsure? See our grind guide below.

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ABOUT THIS COFFEE  
ABOUT THIS COFFEE
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Nicaragua Single Origin | Merlo Coffee

Nicaragua Single Origin - Sweet, Balanced, and Easy to Love

Nicaragua doesn't always get the credit it deserves as a coffee origin, but the quality coming out of its high-altitude growing regions is hard to argue with. This is a sweet, medium-bodied single origin with clean fruit and chocolate notes and a lingering nutty finish.

Shade-grown at high altitude

Nicaragua's coffee is primarily shade-grown in volcanic soil across five highland regions, at altitudes that slow the development of the cherry and concentrate the natural sugars in the bean. The result is a naturally sweeter, cleaner-tasting coffee with more depth than you might expect.

In the cup you get ripe fruit and dark chocolate on the palate, floral and fruit aromas, and a smooth finish with a lingering nutty sweetness. It's well-rounded without being heavy, making it an easy go-to for everyday drinking.

The Roaster's Profile

Flavour Dark Chocolate, Green Grape & Nectarine
Aroma Chocolate
Finish Dark Chocolate
Acidity Fresht
Body Medium

A reliable everyday cup

Nicaragua's balance and medium body make it one of the more versatile single origins in the range. It works well as an espresso, holds up nicely with milk, and is also a great option for plunger, stovetop, or filter brewing. If you're after a single origin you can drink every day without it getting tiring, this is a good pick.

Common Questions

1. How does Nicaragua compare to our other single origins?

It sits comfortably between Brazil and Colombia. It's a bit more fruit-forward than Brazil with the apricot notes, but softer and less intense than Colombia. If you want something approachable with a bit more character than Brazil but without the full brightness of Colombia, Nicaragua is the one.

2. Is it good for milk-based coffees?

Yes. The natural sweetness and cocoa notes come through well with milk. It makes a smooth, well-rounded latte or flat white without the coffee getting lost in the mix.

GRIND GUIDE  
GRIND GUIDE
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Find Your Perfect Grind Setting

We precision-grind your beans to match your specific brewing equipment. Match your device below to choose the right setting at checkout.

Plunger & Immersion

Coarse Grind • 6.2

Best for French Press, plunger, and immersion devices where coffee grounds stay in contact with water for an extended brew time.

AeroPress, Pour-Over & Drip Filter

Medium Grind • 5.7

Ideal for paper or metal cone filter methods. Fits AeroPress, AeroPress Go, Hario V60, Chemex, Fretta, Moccamaster, and batch drip brewers.

Stovetop & Moka Pot

Medium-Fine Grind • 5.1

Designed for classic Moka pots to deliver a rich, concentrated extraction without clogging the filter basket.

Standard Home Espresso Machines

Fine Grind • 4.7

Calibrated for entry-level home espresso setups, including:

  • Atomic Coffee Maker
  • Breville Bambino and Bambino Plus
  • Breville Compact Café and Infuser
  • Breville Duo Temp Pro
  • De'Longhi Dedica Range
  • Krups Coffee Makers
  • Solis Barista Perfetta Plus

Optimised Home Espresso

Fine Grind • 4.5

A slightly tighter fine setting for optimal pressure and performance on specific home units, such as:

  • Baby Gaggia

Semi-Pro Espresso Machines (Series 1)

Finer Grind • 4.2

Built for prosumer machines with commercial-style group heads or dual boilers, including:

  • Ascaso Baby and Barista T Series
  • Boema
  • Faema Faemina
  • Gaggia Milano
  • Nuova Simonelli Musica and Oscar
  • Rancilio Silvia
  • Rocket Appartamento and Giotto
  • Wega W Mini

Semi-Pro & High-Pressure Portable Espresso

Finer Grind • 4.0

Recommended for high-bar prosumer setups and specialized manual espresso makers, including:

  • Bellezza Espresso Machines
  • Breville Dual Boiler
  • ECM Giotto
  • KitchenAid Espresso Machine
  • La Pavoni Lever
  • Sunbeam Café Series
  • Vibiemme Domobar
  • Wacaco Nanopresso, Handpresso, and Portaspresso portables

Refillable Pods & Capsules

Fine Grind • 3.5

Specially calibrated for reusable stainless steel or silicone pods across all major capsule formats.

Turkish Coffee

Very Fine Grind • 2.0

An extra-fine powder grind essential for traditional unfiltered Cezve or Ibrik brewing.

Please note: While we grind as close as possible to your exact setup, home equipment variations mean flow rates can differ slightly.

Want complete control over your extractions? Explore our hand-selected range of home coffee grinders HERE.

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Shipping & Dispatch Information

Packed and dispatched fresh from our Brisbane roasteries directly to your door Australia-wide.

Shipping Rates

Free Shipping Available

We offer Free Shipping Australia-wide for online orders that include:

  • 1kg of coffee beans (includes cumulative totals, e.g., 4 x 250g bags qualifies)
  • 60-pack coffee capsules
For all other orders, a standard flat rate of $9.95 Australia-wide applies.

Order Dispatch & Shipping Times

2-Day Turnaround
  • All online orders are packed and dispatched directly from our Brisbane roasteries in Eagle Farm or Bowen Hills, QLD.
  • We maintain a 2 business day dispatch turnaround for all online orders. During major promotional periods, dispatch times may increase slightly.
  • Final delivery times vary depending on your location.
  • PO Box addresses may experience slightly longer delivery windows due to carrier restrictions.

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