Peru

This coffee is characterized by a mild, balanced, and refined taste. Medium strength with notes of almond and chocolate.

100% Arabica
Location: Cajamarca
Altitude: 1,200 to 1,500 meters
Rainfall in mm/year: 1,200
Average annual temperature: 20 -30°C
Harvest period: June–October
Picking method: manual
Processing method: only red coffee cherries, floated in ‘water stacks’ (fermented for up to 20 hours). The coffee cherries are then depulped and transported to Acuntas’ drying mill.
Drying method: 2 days on patios and 16 to 18 days on raised beds in the shade or in tunnels.
SCA score: 82 – 84
Cupping notes: Caramel/Chocolate
Variety: Caturra / Bourbon
Process: washed
Screen Size: +15

This exceptional coffee is grown by Indigenous small-scale farmers who maintain a deep cultural connection to the land through natural farming practices. They grow their coffee on small farms, integrating shade trees, bananas, corn, and beans to increase biodiversity and improve soil health. Each coffee cherry is hand-picked, carefully sorted, and processed on-site at micro-mills, where depulping, fermentation, washing, and drying are carried out with the utmost care to ensure the highest quality.
The success of these farmers is supported by local cooperatives, which provide essential resources and guidance. These cooperatives offer training in advanced natural farming techniques and work to improve local infrastructure, including improving roads and establishing storage facilities. Cooperativa Agraria Frontera San Ignacio (Coopafsi) plays a crucial role in this support. Based in the provinces of Jaén and San Ignacio in the Cajamarca region of Peru, Coopafsi serves more than 300 producer-members and works with ten local organizations. The cooperative provides financial support, technical training, and expertise to improve coffee quality and the livelihoods of farming families. In addition, Coopafsi runs a centralized coffee nursery, ensuring the ongoing renovation of farms and long-term sustainability. Through these joint efforts, Coopafsi strengthens the position of its members, fosters a sustainable community, and remains committed to producing high-quality coffee while preserving the environment.