{"product_id":"nicaragua-shg-friskristet-kaffe-morkristet","title":"Nicaragua SHG – dark roast","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNicaragua SHG – strong, round, and aromatic dark roast coffee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicaragua SHG is a coffee that we at Brændeholm Risteri find to be particularly \u003cstrong\u003eround, aromatic, and versatile\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe roast it in light, medium, and dark profiles because the green coffee performs well in several different directions. The basic character is recognizable across the roasts, but the coffee becomes gradually \u003cstrong\u003emore powerful and full-bodied the darker we roast it\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark-roasted Nicaragua SHG is therefore the most intense of our three versions. Here, the roasting process itself is given more room, while the coffee’s aromatic character still remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tasting notes are \u003cstrong\u003eorange, milk chocolate, and blackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e. The combination provides an interesting balance between the fruity side and the more rounded chocolate notes, while the dark roast adds more strength and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to know more about how roast level affects the taste, you can read about our \u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/pages\/risteprofiler-hos-braendeholm-risteri?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003elight, medium, and dark roast profiles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does SHG mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHG stands for Strictly High Grown\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis term is used for coffee grown at high altitudes, and the supplier data for this Nicaragua SHG indicates a growing altitude of \u003cstrong\u003e1,200+ meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, the coffee is sorted to \u003cstrong\u003eScreen 17\/18\u003c\/strong\u003e, which describes the size sorting of the green coffee beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier's product data also states:\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 details about the coffee that we use, rather than general descriptions of Nicaraguan coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCoffee Profile\u003c\/h2\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 level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,200+ m.a.s.l.\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, strong, and full-bodied\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\u003ch2\u003eWhat does the dark roast do to Nicaragua SHG?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this coffee, the difference between the three roast levels is primarily a matter of the \u003cstrong\u003ebalance between the coffee’s own aromatic character and the flavor from the roasting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe find the dark version to be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMore powerful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMore full-bodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMore pronounced in its roasting character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStill round and aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLess light than the light roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMore intense than the medium roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not try to roast away the coffee's identity. Instead, the goal is to create a \u003cstrong\u003estronger version of the same versatile Nicaragua SHG\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it interesting if you generally prefer dark-roasted coffee but still want a coffee with more character than just the taste of roast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA dark-roasted coffee that is still versatile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though this is the strongest of our three Nicaragua variants, we still consider it a very good \u003cstrong\u003eall-round coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used for all common brewing methods, but the brewing method naturally changes how the dark roast profile is expressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFilter coffee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003efilter coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e, you get a stronger and fuller-bodied cup than with our light and medium-roasted Nicaragua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a good choice if you prefer filter coffee with more intensity and distinct coffee flavor rather than a very light and bright expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to work more precisely with dosage and grind size, you can use our \u003cem\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/pages\/en-guide-til-god-filterkaffe-pa-en-kaffemaskine?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eguide to better filter coffee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrench press\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench press\u003c\/strong\u003e suits the dark-roasted Nicaragua very well if you want to highlight its body and round character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brewing method typically provides more mouthfeel than paper-filtered coffee, and it can support the stronger roast profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find our recommended procedure in the \u003cem\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/pages\/en-guide-til-bedre-stempelkaffe?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eguide to better French press coffee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the way, it is interesting that the current dark-roast product page already has a verified customer review where the coffee is specifically highlighted as being very good in a French press. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAeroPress\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an \u003cstrong\u003eAeroPress\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can work actively with strength and extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe darker roast provides a more powerful starting point, but you can still adjust the dosage, temperature, and brewing time according to how intense you want your cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/pages\/en-guide-til-bedre-kaffe-pa-en-aeropress?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eguide to better coffee with AeroPress\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e for a concrete starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEspresso\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicaragua SHG dark roast also works very well as \u003cstrong\u003eespresso\u003c\/strong\u003e if you prefer a stronger and more classic dark-roasted expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the light and medium-roasted Nicaragua, the roast character and body are given more room, which results in a more intense espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you brew espresso at home, you can find concrete advice on grind size, dosage, and extraction in our \u003cem\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/en-guide-til-bedre-espresso\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eguide to better espresso\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePour over\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be used for \u003cstrong\u003epour over\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, the dark roast character will naturally be more apparent than in the light-roasted version, but the method can still produce a clean cup and make it easier to experience the balance between the coffee's fruity notes and the stronger roast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight, medium, or dark Nicaragua SHG?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the same Nicaragua SHG, but the roast level provides three distinctly different expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight roast – most light and aromatic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light-roasted version gives the most room to the coffee's lighter, fruity, and aromatic side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf that is the expression you are looking for, you can choose \u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/lysristede-kaffebonner\/products\/nicaragua-shg-friskristet-kaffe-lysristet?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eNicaragua SHG – light roast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedium roast – most balanced\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medium-roasted edition lies between the two extremes and is our most balanced Nicaragua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has more body than the light, but less dark roast character than this version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find it here: \u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/mellemristet-kaffebonner\/products\/nicaragua-shg-friskristet-kaffe-mellemristet?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eNicaragua SHG – medium roast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDark roast – most strength and body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark-roasted version is the \u003cstrong\u003estrongest of the three\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, the roasting is given more space, and the coffee becomes more intense and full-bodied, while we still experience it as round and aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Nicaragua we would choose if you specifically prefer a darker and more powerful coffee expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhole coffee beans or ground coffee\u003c\/h2\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 makes it possible to preserve as much aroma as possible and to adjust the grind size to the brewing method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do not have the opportunity to grind the coffee yourself, you can choose between the available grind sizes on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor espresso, we especially recommend whole beans because the grind size usually needs to be fine-tuned to the individual espresso machine and recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDark roast at Brændeholm Risteri on Funen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicaragua SHG is roasted at Brændeholm Risteri on Funen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think the interesting thing about this raw coffee is that it works well across multiple roast levels. It is fundamentally \u003cstrong\u003eround, aromatic, and versatile\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the roast profile allows us to change how much strength, body, and roast character comes through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the dark version, we aim for the \u003cstrong\u003emost strength and body\u003c\/strong\u003e, without the coffee losing its basic round character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer darker coffees, you can also explore our entire selection of \u003cem\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/morkristet-kaffebonner?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003edark-roasted coffee beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"braendeholmristeri","offers":[{"title":"250 grams \/ Whole coffee beans","offer_id":51103950209367,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams \/ Ground coffee for filter coffee","offer_id":51103950143831,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams \/ Ground coffee for French press","offer_id":51103950176599,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams \/ Ground for AeroPress","offer_id":51103950111063,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams \/ Whole coffee beans","offer_id":51103950340439,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams \/ Ground coffee for filter coffee","offer_id":51103950274903,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams \/ Ground coffee for French press","offer_id":51103950307671,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams \/ Ground for AeroPress","offer_id":51103950242135,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 grams \/ Whole coffee beans","offer_id":51103950471511,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 grams \/ Ground coffee for filter coffee","offer_id":51103950405975,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 grams \/ Ground coffee for French press","offer_id":51103950438743,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 grams \/ Ground for AeroPress","offer_id":51103950373207,"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_82fbbf19-d5d2-4e60-991d-23d0c9fc0708.jpg?v=1751536892","url":"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/en\/products\/nicaragua-shg-friskristet-kaffe-morkristet","provider":"Brændeholm Risteri","version":"1.0","type":"link"}