Peru Cajamarca, comes to us from our friends at Royal Coffee in Emeryville, CA. Hailing from San Ignacio, Cajamarca in northern Peru, this coffee is cultivated on small independent family farms. Royal has this to say about this coffee and it's growers:

“In Peru the bulk of coffee production comes from 19 small farms owned and managed by people who follow organic farm management practice attuned to their cultural connection with the land. Producers typically cultivate coffee on just a few acres of land intercropped with shade trees, bananas, corn, and beans. They carefully harvest and sort cherries before depulping, fermenting, washing, and drying the coffee using their own micro-mills. While producers design farm management and post-harvest solutions to fit their needs, they also need a strong alliance to bring their coffee to the international market and earn fair prices. Aroma del Valle, an organization established to assist small producers access the specialty coffee market carries out activities that often go unnoticed but are crucial for small producers. Investments for basic infrastructure needs, like road improvements, establishing local warehouses, and preparing coffee for export are all coordinated through Aroma del Valle, which ensures traceability and quality control throughout the post harvest process. Aroma del Valle also helps farmers navigate the organic certification process.”

On the cupping table, this coffee wowed us with vibrant notes of vanilla bean, and hints of caramel and cherries in the finish. This medium roasted coffee is a low-toned and richly sweet cup which shines in all brewing methods. A well rounded stunner, we’re thrilled to have this coffee around.

All orders placed by 5am PST will roast and ship the same business day. All orders placed after 5am PST will roast and ship the following business day.

SPECIFICATIONS

ORIGIN // Peru
REGION // San Ignacio, Cajamarca
PRODUCER // Producers from San Ignacio in Cajamarca
TASTE // Vanilla Bean + Caramel + Cherry
PROCESS // Fully washed and dried in the sun
ALTITUDE // 1500 - 1900 masl
HARVEST // July - September
VARIETAL // Bourbon, Catimor, Caturra, Pache, and Typica
CERTIFICATIONS // USDA Organic

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