Laurina | Roasted Coffee | Washed

Low-caffeine, complex-cup, and ultra-rare

Laurina is a naturally lower caffeine content coffee with low acidity. It’s common to find subtle notes of pear, papaya and fig. Until recently, few outside Japan or Réunion Island had ever tasted it.

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Few have seen her. Fewer have tasted. Laurina coffee beans grow in the peaceful breezes of Finca El Quetzal, high in Nicaragua's Matagalpa highlands — one of the rarest specialty coffees we roast.

What Makes Laurina Different

Laurina — also known as Bourbon Pointu — is a natural genetic mutation of the Bourbon variety. Unlike chemically processed decaf, Laurina is born low-caffeine. The plant produces 40-60% less caffeine than standard Arabica, with zero chemical intervention. This is simply how the cherry grows.

The beans are distinctive: a pointed shape and small screen size. Every lot is hand-harvested from one of the smallest parcels on our mountain.

Cupping score: 85

Tasting Notes

  • Apricot and raspberry — bright stone fruit and berry up front
  • Lemon zest — clean citric brightness
  • Milk chocolate — gentle sweetness in the mid-palate
  • White tea — a delicate, floral quality rare in coffee
  • Silky body with juicy texture
  • Clean, gentle acidity — no harshness, no bitterness

Many compare Laurina to a refined Geisha — but with softer edges and a tea-like quality that sets it apart.

How Much Caffeine Is in Laurina?

Coffee Type Avg. Caffeine Content
Robusta 2.2% - 2.7%
Standard Arabica 1.2% - 1.5%
Laurina (Bourbon Pointu) 0.4% - 0.6%

Ideal for afternoon cups, caffeine-sensitive drinkers, and anyone who wants full specialty flavor without the jitters.

How to Brew

Pour-over (V60 / Chemex): 1:15 ratio, 195-200°F, medium grind. Longer bloom (45-60 seconds) to highlight sweetness.

Espresso: 18g in, 36g out, 28-32 seconds. Juicy, round shot with bright fruit. Slightly finer grind helps extract depth.

Cold Brew: Exceptional — low caffeine and natural sweetness create a smooth concentrate.

Origin

Grown at Finca El Quetzal, a fourth-generation estate in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Shade-grown under eucalyptus canopies planted in the 1960s, powered by hydroelectric from the farm's own waterfall. Specialty coffee production since 1947.

Limited Availability

Laurina trees are low-yield, fragile, and slow to mature. Production is extremely limited. Contact us to secure allocation for 2027.

Also available as green (unroasted) coffee for roasters. Explore: Pacamara | Java | Geisha

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