Nicaragua’s 2026 Cup of Excellence results are in, and the story at the top is straightforward: Geisha varieties swept both category winners from 29 competing lots.
Top Lots
Natural & Honey — #1: Inversiones Valladarez Acevedo S.A., Los Alpes farm. Natural Geisha, 92.00 points — the highest score in the competition.
Washed — #1: Samuel Zavala, El Cambalache farm. Washed Geisha, 91.44 points.
These are the kinds of lots that specialty buyers cross continents to taste. Both are headed to a global online auction open to any registered buyer.
Register for the Auction
The international online auction opens June 25, 2026. You do not need to be a commercial roaster to participate — individual buyers are welcome. Auction-only registration is available through the Alliance for Coffee Excellence.
Register for the Nicaragua 2026 Auction →
Winning lots typically appear on roasters’ online shops within a few weeks of the auction close. We will be watching and linking to bags as they surface.