Nicaragua Buenos Aires

Blackberry, passionfruit, & plum

Ships within 1 week after roast date
100% specialty arabica coffee beans only
Proud Mary's coffee beans are at their peak 2 to 3 weeks after roasting

Variety Maracaturra
Processing Natural
Producer Olman Valladárez
Region Dipilto, Nueva Segovia
Elevation 1680 masl

About this coffee: 

Finca Buenos Aires, nestled in the scenic Dipilto Mountains of northern Nicaragua near the Honduran border, is a testament to the Valladárez family’s dedication to coffee. Founded by Luis Emilio Valladárez over 50 years ago, the 75-hectare farm cultivates Maracaturra, Maragogipe, Java, Villa Sarchí, and Caturra at elevations of 1,200 to 1,450 masl. 

Now managed by Luis’s son, Olman, the farm has flourished, earning recognition in competitions such as the Cup of Excellence. In 2025, Finca Buenos Aires placed third with a natural Maracaturra, while its sister farm, Los Alpes, placed fourth with a washed Geisha. 

Maracaturra, a cross between Maragogipe and Caturra, combines the former’s large bean size with the latter’s compact growth. The farm’s natural Maracaturra expresses the variety and terroir clearly, offering blackberry and passionfruit notes. 

Beyond coffee, the Valladárez family invests in community well-being, supporting public health campaigns and organising local celebrations. Their philosophy emphasises sustainability and a familial spirit, ensuring that everyone involved, from collaborators to consumers, shares in the fruits of their labour. 

About Proud Mary: 

Proud Mary was founded by husband and wife Nolan and Shari Hirte in 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. Proud Mary offers products and services that improve the start of your day so dramatically, that it's impossible to go back to the way things used to be.
We aim to provide an amazing and heart felt experience for everyone who visits our locations.

Nolan is such an amazing guy who lives for coffee. It just swung that way and we’ve been using his coffee ever since,” - Ashley says; Bean Scene Magazine

Brewing Recipe : 

Espresso
Brewing ratio 1 : 2.5
Ground coffee 20g
Espresso output 50g
Brew time 25-35 seconds
Filter
Brewing ratio 1 : 16
Ground coffee 15g
Total water 250ml
Water temperature 93ºc
Brew time 3 minutes