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Nicaraguan French Roast

Product image 1Nicaraguan French Roast Coffee - Front Label
Product image 2Nicaraguan French Roast Coffee - Back Label
Product image 3Nicaraguan French Roast Coffee - 5 pound bag
Product image 4A farmer and a child filling a sack with coffee cherries; a young boy looks on
Product image 5A teacher helping a young child read

Regular price $14.89

Cupping Notes: Rich. Cocoa. Dark Chocolate.
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Size

[Roast Level] Dark

[Region] Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua

[Cooperative] Prodecoop

[Partners Since] 1994

[Altitude] 1250-1800m

[Varietal] Catuai, Caturra, Bourbon, Typica

[Processing Method] Fully Washed

We’ve collaborated with this community to design and implement the following initiatives:

  • Forgotten Children's Literacy Project
  • Fruit Tree Reforestation and Income Generation
  • Reducing Infant Mortality through Neonatal Trainings
  • Roya Education and Prevention

Read more below...

I am always heartened and humbled when I visit the farmers of Nicaragua. In a country so recently torn by war, the people are amazingly upbeat, compassionate and forgiving - a lesson for us all. Our Nicaraguan partner, PRODECOOP (in Esteli) consistently produces award-winning, high-altitude specialty coffee that we purchase directly.


Our People-Centered Development work includes building the first cafe-roastery in Central America, prosthetics and jobs for landmine victims, and self-esteem building and income generation for women. We are also working on roya (rust bacteria) prevention programs at the community level to insure income for the farmers and great coffee for us going forward.

Nicaragua has become a leading coffee producer in the Americas due to the great volcanic soils and the increased professionalism of the farmers. Nicaraguan coffees are bold yet smooth, relatively low acidity, consistent and well processed. Look for coffees from Esteli, Jinotego, Matagalpa, and Nueva Segovia. The coffees are known for their well-rounded tastes, mild acidity and cocoa undertones.

Forgotten Children Literacy Project (2016-ongoing)

  • Mobile libraries and volunteers rotating to distant villages to engage children in literacy and reading programs
  • In 2020, expanding program to adult learners
  • Funding commitment to date: $9,000

Fruit Tree Reforestation and Income Generation (2017-ongoing)

  • Creating fruit tree nurseries
  • Project is both for reforestation and soil health, but also income generation from fruits harvested
  • Funding commitment to date: $12,000

Neonatal Trainings (2015-ongoing)

  • Helping MANOS reduce infant mortality
  • provides training to nurses, midwives, and health workers on neo-natal survival techniques
  • Funding commitment to date: $4,500

Roya Education and Prevention (2014-ongoing)

  • Education and support to stop the spread of Roya (coffee leaf rust)
  • Community outreach and trainings
  • Funding commitment to date: $8,800

Past Projects

Ben Linder Cafe Roastery to Benefit Landmine Victims (2003-2013)

  • Central America's first cafe & roastery to generate income and dignity for landmine victims
  • Funding commitment: $12,000

HurricAid for Hurricane Mitch (2005)

  • Sponsored a concert to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Mitch
  • Raised $9,000

Supporting Landless Protesters (2004)

  • Funded food and shelter for 15,000 unemployed coffee farmers during coffee pricing crisis
  • Funds provided by Dean's Beans: $1,200

Partnership with Polus Center (2000)

  • Nonprofit dedicated to service and advocacy for disabled and disenfranchised populations

Walking Unidos (2000)

  • Provided prosthetic limbs and therapy to landmine victims
  • Funded by the Ben Linder cafe in Leon

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Acidity
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Aroma
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Aftertaste
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Customer Reviews

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Matty
One of my favorites!

Found Deans Beans back in Philly early 2000’s, Ring of Fire was my initial love, now the Nicaraguan fills my love for great coffee!

Thanks Matty!

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Linda
Coffee Perfection

I had this coffee at a retreat in upstate New York in 2009. I had to track it down and have been buying it ever since. No matter what else we try, we always come back to Dean's Nicaraguan French Roast. It is dark roast perfection.

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Alicia
Keep coming back

When I first found Dean's Beans, I tried this coffee and fell in love with the brand. I enjoy trying new coffees and tried out various other dark roasts. Every time I come back to the Nicaragua I can't help but let out an "ahhhhh" with the first sip. I think it's time I admit that this is my absolute favorite coffee.

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Tanya
Perfection!

The Nicaraguan French Roast is my favorite Deans Beans flavor! I love a rich, dark, full bodied coffee with cocoa and dark chocolate tones and this is it!

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Gina
Rich & velvety, without bitterness

Our favorite so far! Makes a fabulous expresso with lots of crema.

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