Flavour profile: Melted vanilla ice cream not just in taste but in mouthfeel. Delicate but dominant peach flavour and effervescence of a sparkling crisp white wine.
Colour: Yellow
Category: Adventurous
Producer: Stephen Leighton
Varietal: Yellow Pacamara
Process: Red Honey
Location: Matagalpa region
Harvest: January 2024
Elevation: 1100 meters above sea level
Price transparency: The FOB price paid for this coffee was $31,3/lb.
We're thrilled to present the first harvest Finca Sunderland Red Honey Yellow Pacamara, produced by our very own Steven Leighton. Steven was generously gifted a small parcel of land by long-time producer partners and friends, the Mierisch family, in early 2023 and has been working hard for this moment ever since.
Named after Steven's favourite football club, Finca Sunderland consists of 2 manzanas of land (approximately 2 hectares) on the Mierisch’s well established 119 hectare farm, Finca Limoncillo. Here two of Steven’s favourite coffee varietals, Yellow Pacamara and H1 Centroamericano, were planted and are being managed separately from the mature Javanica, Red Catuaí, Red Bourbon and other varietals grown nearby. Yellow Pacamara is a very large-sized hybrid bean that thrives at high altitudes and is capable of producing exceptional cup quality.
One of Steven’s primary motivations with Finca Sunderland is to gain a full understanding of the costs of production and the challenges facing coffee producers. After decades in the coffee business being involved in export, import, roasting, marketing, cafes, brewing, and competitions, production was the only missing piece of the puzzle. He’s hopeful this incredible opportunity will provide him with invaluable insight and ultimately lead to a more efficient and sustainable approach to coffee trade. It should also be a lot of fun!
For more on Steven Leighton's journey with Finca Sunderland, click here.
