DELAFINCA SPECIALTY COFFEE

What DELAFINCA SPECIALTY COFFEE does

DELAFINCA SPECIALTY COFFEE is a Nicaraguan specialty coffee producer and retailer founded in 2016 by Mayerling Gurdián (CEO) and Heberto Rivas. The company operates four physical retail locations in Managua — the flagship Dorado store, a shopping center branch, a Coffee Lab with on-site roasting, and a modern design store with a kiosk — supplemented by a Coffee Museum. It is rooted in four generations of women coffee producers from San Juan de Río Coco and processes beans using washed, honey, and natural (uva) methods, with a portfolio organized as Colección No.10 spanning Grand Reserve Award Series, Reserva Especial nano lots, and DELAFINCA Signature blends.

The business generates revenue through three primary streams: in-store coffee and food sales across Managua locations, direct-to-consumer e-commerce of specialty beans (priced $10-$47.50 USD) shipped internationally via DHL to the Americas, and paid experiential offerings (sensory tours, roasting workshops, barista training). By-product lines include cacao criollo, natural honey, and coffee pulp. Distribution channels blend QR-coded experience registration, full social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn, plus TripAdvisor reviews. The customer base is split between specialty coffee enthusiasts buying for home brewing and a secondary segment of café and restaurant operators.

Operational technology is built around a proprietary sensory communication protocol inspired by the SCA Flavor Wheel, adapted to DELAFINCA's specific coffees and customer experience. Geographic reach is concentrated in Nicaragua (retail) with a regional to- Americas e-commerce extension. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, has no parent or subsidiary structure, and operates independently under the DBA "DeLaFinca" / "DelaFinca Café."

Name

DELAFINCA SPECIALTY COFFEE

Legal name

DELAFINCA SPECIALTY COFFEE

Website

https://delafincanicaragua.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DELAFINCA SPECIALTY COFFEE is a Nicaraguan specialty coffee producer and retailer operating four Managua stores, an international e-commerce platform, and coffee experiences. It serves specialty coffee enthusiasts and HoReCa buyers with award-winning, vertically integrated single-origin beans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI), Coffee, Tea & Cacao Experiences (Roastery Tours, Tastings) (THAJAGAH)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee beans
• Coffee roasting
• Specialty coffee shop
• Single origin coffee
• Coffee experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Managua

HQ country

Nicaragua

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Specialty Coffee Bean Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales of specialty coffee beans at various price points ($10-$47.50 USD) including single origin varieties, blends, and curated collections. Ships internationally via DHL.
2. Retail Coffee Shop Operations: Four physical retail locations in Managua offering in-store coffee beverages, food, and experiential services.
3. Coffee Experience Programs: Paid experiential offerings including sensory tours, roasting workshops, barista training, and guided tasting sessions.
4. Agricultural By-Products: Sale of related agricultural products including cacao criollo and natural bee honey produced at the San Juan de Río Coco farm.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

DELAFINCA produces, processes, and sells 100% Nicaraguan specialty coffee through four retail coffee shops in Managua and a direct-to-consumer online store with international shipping across the Americas via DHL. The portfolio spans the Colección No.10 across three lines (Grand Reserve Award Series, Reserva Especial nano lots, and DELAFINCA Signature blends), alongside curated award collections, farm by-products (criollo cacao, natural honey, coffee pulp), and paid coffee experiences including sensory tours, roasting workshops, and barista training.

Product overview

DELAFINCA SPECIALTY COFFEE is a Nicaraguan specialty coffee company that produces, processes, and commercializes 100% Nicaraguan specialty coffee. Their product portfolio centers on the Colección No.10 organized into three lines: Grand Reserve Award Series (award-winning coffees like Caturra Viñedo, House Blend, Maragogipe UVA, Java UVA, Geisha UVA, Pacamara Amarillo, Maragogipe Lavado, Caturra Lavado, Caturra Honey, Caturra UVA); Reserva Especial (nano lots including Arará Amarillo, Etiopía UVA, Typica UVA, Sidra UVA, Catuaí Amarillo, Peaberry); and DELAFINCA Signature (Farm Blend, Ometepe, Cerro Negro). Beyond whole bean sales, they offer Coffee Experiences (sensory education, roasting workshops, barista training), specialty beverages (Best Cappuccino de Nicaragua, Fkat White), and operate multiple retail locations in Nicaragua including Dorado store, shopping center branches, Coffee Lab with roasting facilities, and a Coffee Museum. Additional products include cacao criollo, natural honey, and coffee pulp beverages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maragogipe Lavado Washed Maragogipe variety specialty coffee, medium-dark roast, 350g bag. World Winner at Global Coffee Awards and featured in Taza de Excelencia Nicaragua 2025. Priced at $41 USD for 150g.
• Maragogipe Uva Natural/uva processed Maragogipe variety specialty coffee with majestic beans. Finalist at Global Coffee Awards 2025-2026 and Top 7 in Taza de Excelencia Nicaragua 2025. Priced at $41 USD for 150g.
• Pacamara Amarillo Specialty coffee with notes of mango, papaya, plum, peach, honey, and chocolate undertones. Honorable Mention at Global Coffee Awards 2025 in Espresso Single Origin category. Priced at $41 USD for 150g.
• Geisha Uva Natural/uva processed Geisha specialty coffee with floral profile including jasmine, blackberry, blueberry, passion fruit, mango, and tropical fruits. Finalist at Global Coffee Awards World Championship 2025 in Experimental Filtrado category. Priced at $40 USD for 150g.
• Etiopía Specialty coffee with wine-like sensory profile revealing notes of grapes, strawberries, vibrant mango, jasmine, honey, and red wine nuances. Priced at $40 USD for 150g.
• Caturra Viñedo Caturra Viñedo specialty coffee, Gold Medal winner at Global Coffee Awards with deep notes of prune, dark chocolate, subtle passion fruit sweetness, and praline. Priced at $41 USD for 150g.
• Peaberry Exclusive nano lot Peaberry specialty coffee with vibrant, silky cup and elegant complexity. Priced at $41 USD for 150g.
• Sidra UVA Exclusive nano lot Sidra UVA specialty coffee with wine-like profile of grape, red fruits, cider, honey, and jasmine. Priced at $41 USD for 150g.
• Arará Amarillo Arará Amarillo (Brazilian Geisha) specialty coffee with extraordinary complexity and elegance, wine-like profile of apple, blackberry, honey, chocolate, and cider. Priced at $41 USD for 150g.
• Typica UVA Special Reserve nano lot Typica UVA with wine-like profile of blackberry, chocolate, brown sugar, red apple, and cider. Priced at $41 USD for 150g.
• Java UVA Part of Grand Reserve Award Series with Silver Medal at Global Coffee Awards 2025. Spicy profile with notes of raspberry, honey, cherry liqueur, and white chocolate. Priced at $30 USD for 150g.
• House Blend Blend of three award-winning coffees expressing character, identity, and excellence. Silver Medal in Flat White category and Finalist in Filtrado category at Global Coffee Awards. Priced at $41 USD for 150g.
• Caturra Uva Specialty coffee from the Caturra variety with natural/uva process. Priced at $31 USD for 150g.
• Caturra Lavado Washed Caturra variety specialty coffee. Priced at $21 USD for 150g.
• Caturra Honey Honey-processed Caturra variety specialty coffee. Priced at $21 USD for 150g.
• Catuaí Amarillo Yellow Catuaí variety specialty coffee. Priced at $21 USD for 150g.
• Farm Blend Exclusive DELAFINCA Signature blend representing the essence of origin with notes of tropical fruits, cocoa, caramel, almonds, and honey. Priced at $10 USD for 150g.
• Ometepe DELAFINCA Signature micro lot capturing the richness of Ometepe island with balanced chocolate profile, spices, nuts, cocoa, tangerine, and honey. Priced at $11 USD for 150g.
• Cerro Negro Caturra washed variety, medium-dark roast, 350g bag, part of DELAFINCA Signature line. Priced at $11 USD for 150g.
• Top 41 Collection Special collection of Cup of Excellence (Taza de Excelencia) winners including Maragogipe Lavado, Caturra Honey, Caturra Lavado, Caturra Uva, and Catuaí Amarillo in 150g bags. Priced at $41 USD for six 150g bags.
• Gold Medal Collection Delafinca Special edition collection featuring award-winning coffees with gold and silver medals: Caturra Viñedo, Maragogipe Uva, and House Blend, in 3 bags of 150g each. Priced at $47.50 USD.
• Miel de abeja 100% natural 100% natural honey produced on the farm in San Juan de Río Coco, where bees feed on local biodiversity enriching its aromatic profile and flavor. Priced at $11 USD.
• Cherry Coffee (Pulpa de Café) Coffee pulp from the farm, suitable for preparing refreshing or comforting hot or cold infusions. Priced at $10 USD.
• Cacao criollo Premium criollo cacao from San Juan de Río Coco, cultivated under responsible practices with deep respect for the land. Priced at $17.50 USD.
• Coffee Experiences Immersive coffee experiences including farm-to-cup tours, roasting and grinding workshops, sensory education (aromas, textures, flavors), and barista training programs, with reservation via Google Forms and QR code registration.
• Colección No.10 Specialty coffee collection comprising three lines: Grand Reserve Award Series (award-winning coffees), Reserva Especial (nano lots), and DELAFINCA Signature (core blends). Launched in 2026 as Collection No.10, celebrating a decade of specialty coffee operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 7 in Taza de Excelencia Nicaragua 2025 - Maragogipe Uva
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Embassy of Japan in NicaraguacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2026DELAFINCA SPECIALTY COFFEE participated in a distinguished encounter at the Embassy of Japan in Nicaragua, led by founders Heberto Rivas and Mayerling Gurdián along with management team Luis Saballos and Israel Sánchez. The meeting included dialogue with His Excellency the Ambassador of Japan and diplomatic corps to strengthen cooperation ties and promote Nicaraguan specialty coffee at high-level forums.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Square Mile Coffee Roasters: London-based specialty coffee roaster serving cafes, wholesale, and DTC with strong competition credentials. Comparable as a third-wave specialty roaster competing on quality, education, and barista training.
• Verve Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator with farm-level sourcing relationships and strong DTC presence. Comparable third-wave positioning and cafe-plus-e-commerce model.
• Counter Culture Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster focused on sustainability, direct trade, and education/training programs. Comparable to DELAFINCA's sustainability recognition, farm-level sourcing transparency, and barista/sensory training offerings.
• La Colombe Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee roaster with cafe locations, DTC e-commerce, and ready-to-drink beverages. Comparable as a vertically integrated specialty coffee brand operating cafes and DTC at scale.
• Intelligentsia Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster and multi-location cafe operator focused on direct-trade, single-origin coffees with strong cafe and DTC channels. Comparable as a third-wave specialty coffee brand with curated origin story and wholesale/retail mix.
• Tim Wendelboe: Norwegian specialty coffee roaster, cafe, and barista school recognized globally for sourcing quality and training programs. Comparable small-scale, quality-led specialty coffee operator with education/experiences revenue.
• Blue Bottle Coffee: US-founded specialty coffee roaster and cafe chain with vertical integration from sourcing to barista service. Directly comparable to DELAFINCA as a third-wave specialty coffee retailer with premium DTC e-commerce and proprietary sensory standards.
• Onyx Coffee Lab: Award-winning specialty coffee roaster and competition-focused brand with cafe and DTC operations. Directly comparable in award-driven positioning, premium nano-lot SKU strategy, and competition-led brand building.
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee roaster with retail cafes and DTC business, known for direct-trade sourcing and single-origin transparency. Closely mirrors DELAFINCA's farm-to-cup positioning and award-validated product portfolio.
• Devoción: Specialty coffee roaster and cafe chain emphasizing farm-to-cup freshness with DTC subscriptions. Comparable vertical-integration specialty model with cafe retail and direct online sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• TikToktiktok.com/@delafinca_nicaragua?_t=8pYhYEVNxRO&_r=1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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