San Payo

Located between 1,250 and 1,380 meters in San Rafael,

Finca San Payo is a young Nicaraguan specialty coffee farm.

Farm overview

Country / Region : Nicaragua,

Altitude : 1,250m - 1,380 m

Farm size : 54 ha

Annual production : ≈ 30 Tonnes

Varieties : Arará, Castillo, Maracaturra, Azar

Processing methods: washed

Farming model: Agroforestry

About the Farm

Finca San Poyo is a young coffee farm located in San Rafael del Norte. Acquired in 2019 by coffee producer Don Osman, the property covers 40 hectares, including around 14 hectares dedicated to preserved forest.

The farm was designed from the outset as a specialty coffee project, with a strong focus on quality and traceability.

Coffee Cultivation

Coffee is grown at altitudes ranging from 1,250 to 1,380 meters, in a relatively cool and windy environment.

The old coffee trees were replaced with varieties selected for their cup quality potential and adaptation to the local terroir, including Arará, Castillo, Maracaturra, Azar, and a few experimental plots of Tioscas. 

The farm follows a precise agronomic approach, focusing on optimal cherry ripeness, soil management through natural ground cover, and targeted fertilization to support plant health and quality.

The producer expects an annual production of approximately 30 quintals.

Coffee plants are protected from the wind by natural Caña India barriers—a type of cane that is resilient to climate warming and previously could not grow here due to the cold.

The farm uses zacate (grass) as a nutrient recycling system: its deep roots bring nutrients from the subsoil to the surface. This practice acts as a natural mulch, reducing the need for herbicides and maintaining soil fertility.

The farm has a new wet mill under construction. Pulp is collected and reused as a natural fertilizer for the coffee plants.

Forest & Ecosystem

Around 14 hectares of the farm are covered by native forest, preserved as a natural wind barrier to protect the coffee trees. This forest is carefully connected across the property to allow biodiversity to thrive and remain, supporting species such as sloths, squirrels, caoutis, and variety of birds.

The topography and climate of San Rafael require careful management of shade, with some areas of coffee deliberately left unshaded to avoid excessive humidity and reduce the risk of disease.

The forested areas are intentionally left untouched for coffee production, helping to regulate the microclimate. 

The farm is equipped with an eco-friendly kitchen that operates using either firewood or coffee cascara, reducing environmental impact while making use of resources produced on the farm.

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  • What Treerich brings to a producer

    Treerich supports producers in transitioning to specialty coffee, highlighting the potential of Finca San Poyo and introducing it to the direct trade market.

    After the cherries are harvested and washed, they are dried using different protocols to unlock their full potential. Treerich’s team then tastes the coffees to assess quality, identify the most promising profiles, and refine production practices.

    By committing to purchase 100% of the specialty coffee, Treerich secures the producer’s market and allows them to focus on long-term quality.

  • Why this coffee is different

    This coffee comes from a young farm specifically developed for specialty production, where varietal selection, agronomic precision, and careful harvesting are central.

    The combination of high altitude, preserved forest, and a later harvest cycle allows for slow and even cherry maturation, resulting in clean, consistent, and high-quality coffees with strong potential in the cup.