Dulcinea is a seasonal espresso blend featuring a base of washed coffee from the Dipilto region, complemented by a pulped natural component from San Fernando. The washed component offers notes of red cherry, citrus, and dark chocolate, while the natural component adds flavors of dried plum, guava jam, and cacao nibs. This blend is designed to be dynamic, balanced, and approachable as an espresso, providing sweetness and floral aromas with hints of blossoms and hazelnut.
Origin
Dipilto (Nicaragua)
San Fernando (Nicaragua)
Flavor Notes
Citrus Fruit, Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut, Red Cherry, Guava Jam, Cacao Nib, Blossom
Café Integral was founded in 2012 by Cesar Vega, who was born in Jinotepe, Nicaragua and moved to Miami at age three, with a mission to champion Nicaraguan coffee exclusively. Vega purchased his first roaster, an Ambex YM 15, on eBay for $10,000 at age 23, and now operates a 15 kilo Loring in Queens alongside a 12 kilo Probat in Managua. The company maintains complete vertical integration from grower to cup, with Vega spending more than three months on the ground with producers during each harvest, participating in soil analysis and mill maintenance. Café Integral operates locations in New York's Nolita neighbourhood, Chicago, and Los Angeles, all focused on showcasing the depth and variety of Nicaraguan specialty coffee.
