Peru | CENFROCAFE | ARABICA | FTO

 

Region: Provinces of San Ignacio and Jaen, Northern Peru

Altitude: 1,200 till 1,600 meters

Soil type: Alfisol = clay-enriched subsoil

Type of shade trees: Ingas

Rainfalls in mm/year: 1,500

Average annual temperature: 23°C

Coffee area of Peru: 355,000 Ha

Coffee area where this particular coffee is grown: 3,000 Ha

Quantity produced per crop/bags: 10,000

Crop period: From May to September

 

The Process: The coffee is hand-picked; washed and fermented during about 18 hours,

sun-dried on patio.

 

The Region

Peruvian coffees are grown very high in the Andes Mountains.

This exceptional altitude creates a great taste. Peru is an excellent origin for organic coffees. The Northern region in Peru produces about 60% of the country’s output. Plantations are less than 35 years old. The area is free of leaf rust disea se.

 

Nuances: This coffee traditionally is very creamy, with a mild citric acidity,

caramel and toffee notes.