{"product_id":"nicaragua-shg-friskristet-kaffe-mellemristet","title":"Nicaragua SHG – medium roast","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eNicaragua SHG – round and balanced medium-roasted coffee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicaragua SHG is one of the coffees that we at Brændeholm Risteri find particularly \u003cstrong\u003eround, aromatic, and versatile\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe roast it in light, medium, and dark profiles, as the coffee performs well in several directions. It becomes progressively stronger the darker we roast it, while its fundamentally round and aromatic character remains recognizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cstrong\u003emedium-roasted version\u003c\/strong\u003e, we aim for balance. It has more body and strength than our light-roasted Nicaragua, but without the more pronounced roast character of the dark-roasted version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tasting notes are \u003cstrong\u003eorange, milk chocolate, and blackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e. This provides a combination of fruity, fresh, and sweeter nuances, which contribute to the coffee’s versatile character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is therefore the Nicaragua SHG we would especially recommend if you are looking for a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced all-round coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be used for many different brewing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to understand how the roast degree affects the coffee's taste, you can read more about our \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/pages\/risteprofiler-hos-braendeholm-risteri?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elight, medium, and dark roast profiles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does SHG mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHG stands for Strictly High Grown\u003c\/strong\u003e and is used for coffee grown at high altitudes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier's data for this Nicaragua SHG specifies a growing altitude of \u003cstrong\u003e1,200+ meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coffee is also sorted to \u003cstrong\u003eScreen 17\/18\u003c\/strong\u003e, which describes the size grading of the green coffee beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product sheet also specifies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest period:\u003c\/strong\u003e November–March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the specific product data we use on the site rather than general information about Nicaraguan coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoffee Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaragua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast degree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,200+ masl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e SHG – Strictly High Grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBean sorting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screen 17\/18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest period:\u003c\/strong\u003e November–March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange, milk chocolate, and blackcurrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round, aromatic, balanced, and versatile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing methods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for all brewing methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do we choose a medium roast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medium roast is interesting because it sits between two different directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our light Nicaragua, we give more room to the coffee's aromatic and lighter side. In the dark version, the coffee becomes stronger and gets a clearer roast character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the medium roast, we try to preserve \u003cstrong\u003esome of the freshness and aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e, but at the same time give the coffee more roundness, body, and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe therefore experience the medium roast as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRound and aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFuller-bodied than the light-roasted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLess strong than the dark-roasted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced between fruitiness and roast character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVery versatile in terms of brewing method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not necessarily the “best” roast degree – but it is the most obvious of our three Nicaragua variants if you are primarily looking for \u003cstrong\u003ebalance and versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA true all-round coffee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicaragua SHG medium-roasted is not tied to one specific brewing method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our experience, the coffee works well for \u003cstrong\u003eall brewing methods\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the medium roast makes it particularly flexible because it has neither a very light nor a very dark expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFilter coffee\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003efilter coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e, you get a round and balanced cup with both fruitiness, sweetness, and good body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our assessment, it is a very good everyday combination because the coffee has character without becoming extreme in any direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to optimize brewing on your coffee machine, you can follow our \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/pages\/en-guide-til-god-filterkaffe-pa-en-kaffemaskine?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eguide to better filter coffee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePour over\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003epour over\u003c\/strong\u003e, the aromatic and fruity side still has the opportunity to come through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medium roast also means that the cup gets more roundness and body than with the light-roasted version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it interesting if you like pour over but are not necessarily looking for a very light and acidic coffee expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAeroPress\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAeroPress\u003c\/strong\u003e fits very well with this type of versatile coffee, because you can work with the balance between strength, body, and freshness yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use our \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/pages\/en-guide-til-bedre-kaffe-pa-en-aeropress?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eguide to better coffee on AeroPress\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e as a starting point. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrench press\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a \u003cstrong\u003eFrench press\u003c\/strong\u003e, the round and full-bodied side of the Nicaragua becomes particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brewing method typically provides more mouthfeel than paper-filtered methods and therefore pairs well with the softer and more rounded character of the medium roast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/pages\/en-guide-til-bedre-stempelkaffe?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eguide to better French press coffee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for dosage, grind size, and brewing time. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEspresso\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicaragua SHG medium-roasted can also be used for \u003cstrong\u003eespresso\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere you get a more balanced and less dark-roasted espresso expression than with our dark version. The fruitiness and aroma are given more room, while the medium roast still gives the coffee sufficient body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it interesting for you who want espresso with more origin character without going all the way to a very light espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight, medium, or dark Nicaragua SHG?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use the same Nicaragua SHG for three roast degrees, but the result is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight-roasted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lightest and most aromatic version. Here we keep the roast character most in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want that direction, you can choose \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/lysristede-kaffebonner\/products\/nicaragua-shg-friskristet-kaffe-lysristed?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNicaragua SHG – light-roasted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium-roasted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most balanced version. Round, aromatic, and versatile with more body than the light, but less roast character than the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark-roasted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe strongest version. Here, the roast character and body become more prominent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer that direction, you can choose \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/morkristet-kaffebonner\/products\/nicaragua-shg-friskristet-kaffe-morkristed?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNicaragua SHG – dark-roasted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhole coffee beans or ground coffee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicaragua SHG is available in \u003cstrong\u003e250 g, 500 g, and 1,000 g\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a coffee grinder, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003ewhole coffee beans\u003c\/strong\u003e and grinding the coffee as close to brewing as possible. This provides the opportunity to both preserve as much aroma as possible and adapt the grind size to the brewing method you use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do not have a coffee grinder yourself, you can choose from the available grind levels on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedium-roasted at Brændeholm Risteri in Funen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicaragua SHG is roasted at Brændeholm Risteri on Funen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe find this raw coffee particularly \u003cstrong\u003eround, aromatic, and versatile\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that is precisely why we think it works well in several different roast degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the medium roast, we aim for the \u003cstrong\u003emost balanced version\u003c\/strong\u003e – a coffee with both aroma and fruitiness, but at the same time with more roundness, body, and strength than the light-roasted version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a fan of this type of coffee, you can explore our entire selection of \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/mellemristet-kaffebonner?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emedium-roasted coffee beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"braendeholmristeri","offers":[{"title":"250 grams \/ Whole coffee beans","offer_id":51103948767575,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams \/ Ground coffee for filter coffee","offer_id":51103948702039,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams \/ Ground coffee for French press","offer_id":51103948734807,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams \/ Ground for AeroPress","offer_id":51103948669271,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams \/ Whole coffee beans","offer_id":51103948898647,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams \/ Ground coffee for filter coffee","offer_id":51103948833111,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams \/ Ground coffee for French press","offer_id":51103948865879,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams \/ Ground for AeroPress","offer_id":51103948800343,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 grams \/ Whole coffee beans","offer_id":51103949029719,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 grams \/ Ground coffee for filter coffee","offer_id":51103948964183,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 grams \/ Ground coffee for French press","offer_id":51103948996951,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 grams \/ Ground for AeroPress","offer_id":51103948931415,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/0705\/4167\/files\/pexels-tonywuphotography-4301518-2.jpg?v=1751536860","url":"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/en\/products\/nicaragua-shg-friskristet-kaffe-mellemristet","provider":"Brændeholm Risteri","version":"1.0","type":"link"}