Las Minas is a coffee from the Tri S farm in the Minas Gerais region of Brazil, produced by Silvia Nishikawa at an altitude of 1170 meters. This coffee is processed using the natural method. The flavor profile features notes of mirabelle plum, stewed cherries, white flowers, roasted almonds, burnt sugar, and Dutch chocolate, offering a round and complete finish with balanced acidity.
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.
