Hemisphere Nicaragua Maragogype Medium Roast Coffee
- Green Coffee and Roasted Coffee does not qualify for free shipping. Shipping costs are set by our roaster partners. Coffee orders are shipped directly from the roaster partner.
- In stock, ready to ship
- Backordered, shipping soon
Nicaragua Maragogype Medium Roast Coffee: profile and selection
Maragogype’s unusually large beans are the reason Hemisphere uses the nickname elephant coffee for this Nicaragua selection. The roaster places it in its Hemisphere Select range and describes a smooth, lemony medium roast with low perceived acidity. The pictured product profile identifies washed processing, adding a useful detail to the named coffee variety.
Farm, elevation and harvest year are not specified; washed process is identified on the product image.
This page preserves the documented roast, origin, process and tasting language without treating a regional name, grade or flavor note as evidence for missing facts. Current selections are See the current product variants; confirm the exact variant before ordering.
Coffee profile
| Roaster | Hemisphere Coffee Roasters |
|---|---|
| Origin | Nicaragua |
| Variety | Maragogype |
| Processing | Washed, as identified on the product image |
| Roast | Medium |
| Cup character | Lemony and smooth; low perceived acidity |
| Package | 12 oz; whole bean or ground |
Brew for the documented roast and profile
A scoopful of unusually large beans can look different from the same weight of a smaller coffee. Use a scale to measure 20 g and brew with roughly 320 g water for a first filter cup. Keep that measured dose consistent while adjusting the grind for an even extraction.
Assess the lemon impression after a few sips have cooled. It can be a flavor note without making the cup strongly sour. If the finish is thin or abruptly sharp, try a small grind change before increasing concentration. Write down what you changed so the next brew can test a specific improvement.
For filter brewing, begin with 20 grams of coffee and 320 grams of filtered water around 198–202°F. Use a medium grind for whole beans, wet the grounds evenly and taste the cup at more than one temperature.
If the result is hollow or sharply sour, grind finer. If it becomes dry or bitter, move coarser. Hold dose and water constant during the first adjustment, then change brew ratio only after extraction feels balanced.
For immersion, try 30 grams to 500 grams with a medium-coarse grind and decant after about four minutes. Compare body and clarity across filtration methods. Whole-bean customers can use the Turin DF54 grinder for repeatable changes.
Freshness, package size and comparison
The listed package is 12 oz; whole bean or ground. This smaller format supports several controlled recipe tests without committing to a bulk bag. Use a scale for dose and water so the successful recipe can be repeated.
Seal the package after each use and store it away from heat, moisture, sunlight and strong aromas. Grind only the portion needed for the next brew when whole bean is selected. Ground coffee should be resealed promptly because it has more exposed surface area.
Degassing can change bloom and flow during the life of the bag. Use the roast date when supplied and make one small adjustment at a time. Record the grinder setting or the water change that produced the better cup.
Compare Nicaragua SHG Light-Medium Coffee, 12 oz to understand the difference in roast, package size, processing or preparation options. Browse the Specialty Coffee collection for additional Hemisphere coffees and other origins.
Frequently asked questions
What coffee is documented on this page?
Nicaragua
What roast level is listed?
Hemisphere Coffee Roasters
Which package or quantity is offered?
12 oz; whole bean or ground
Which preparation formats are available?
See the current product variants
Are the tasting notes added flavors?
No added flavor is stated; the named notes are sensory descriptions unless the page explicitly identifies flavored coffee.
What information is not published?
Farm, elevation and harvest year are not specified; washed process is identified on the product image.
Ordering and shipping
Coffee ships directly from the roaster partner. Roasted coffee does not qualify for free shipping; shipping charges are set by the partner. Coffee orders are not eligible for returns or cancellations, so confirm the bag size, grind, caffeine selection and flavor when applicable before ordering.
Review the exact variant shown in the cart before checkout. When the shipment arrives, retain the roaster label and record the selected format with the first brew. That detail makes recipe adjustments and reordering more reliable than relying on the product name alone.
Green Coffee and Roasted Coffee does not qualify for free shipping. Shipping costs are set by our roaster partners. Coffee orders are shipped directly from the roaster partner.
