In 1895, it was recorded that although Peru was known for coffee production, it was mostly for domestic use. Peru has all the conditions necessary to produce world class coffee, but is still relatively new to large scale production. Despite the country having several major challenges such as infrastructure and transportation between farms and delivery points, this hasn’t stopped growers from producing extremely impressive coffee. Today, Peru is noted as a major producer of organic and fair-trade coffee beans, and coffee is one of the country’s most important agricultural sectors.
REGION: La Coipa District, San Ignacio, Cajamarca
La Coipa is one of seven districts in the province of San Ignacio. Located in northern portion of the country, it shares a border with Ecuador, part of the territory includes the Amazon rainforest. Much of the coffee production in this region is from small farms, and managed by farmers that follow organic practices attuned to their cultural connections to the land.
PRODUCERS: Cooperativa Agraria, Aromas del Valle
596 families have joined forces to create the Aromas del Valle cooperative. This allows them to work together collectively and have greater influence for tasks like farm management, warehousing and post harvest solutions. The families have democratic values, share a deep loyalty, and are invested in sustaining the environment. Together, these producers are building a world of coffee that is good for the grower, the drinker, and the earth.
PROCESS: Fully washed and dried in the sun ALTITUDE: 1,600 – 2,100 MASL VARIETALS: Bourbon, Catimor, Caturra, Pache, and Typica CUPPING SCORE: 85 CUPPING NOTES: Flavor: Cocoa, Lightly Herbal, Root Beer, Vanilla Acidity: Citrusy Body: Mellow, balanced
