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Peru Cajamarca Community Lot - Washed

Peru Cajamarca Community Lot - Washed

Regular price $24.00 CAD
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Tasting Notes: Yellow Plum, Apple, Caramel

Region: Cajamarca, Cutervo, Santo Domingo De La Capilla
Variety: Red & Yellow Caturra, Pache, Catimor, Typica, Bourbon
Process: Washed
Altitude:  1,900 MASL

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Journey Behind the Coffee

About the Producer/Farm

This coffee comes from smallholder producers in the highlands of Peru, where coffee cultivation is often a family-driven effort passed down through generations. Farms are typically small in scale, with producers carefully tending their land using traditional methods while gradually adopting more refined post-harvest techniques to improve quality and consistency.

Producers in this region place strong emphasis on selective hand-picking and careful processing. Cherries are harvested at peak ripeness and processed with attention to cleanliness and control, ensuring that each lot reflects both the producer’s craftsmanship and the character of the harvest.

These coffees are often brought together through local networks and exporters who work closely with farmers to maintain traceability, support quality improvements, and connect these coffees to the global specialty market.

Region / Terroir

Grown at high elevations in Peru’s mountainous terrain, these coffees benefit from cool temperatures, rich soils, and steady rainfall—conditions that support slow cherry maturation and the development of balanced, expressive profiles.

Peruvian coffees are often recognized for their clarity, gentle sweetness, and soft, structured acidity. The combination of altitude and environment allows for a cup that feels approachable yet refined, with a clean finish that highlights both origin and careful processing.