PERU MENDOSAYOC

Producer: Smallholders' farms  Region: Calca Varietal: Typica, Bourbon and Castillo Processing: Washed Elevation: 1500-2300 MASL Flavor Profile: Hazelnut Spread, Almond, & Creamy About the Farm Mendosayoc is home to 32 families cultivating coffee on farms that span 52.7 hectares, all  within the stunning Manu Biosphere Reserve. These farms are part of a collective effort by  small-scale producers, each managing less than 5 hectares. While coffee farming has a  legacy of over 50 years in this region, the Mendosayoc cooperative officially began operations in 2021.  This area—a major biodiversity  hotspot—is renowned for its ecological richness, with coffee serving as a sustainable land use crop. The farms in this region integrate coffee cultivation into agroforestry systems,  ensuring a harmonious relationship between agricultural productivity and environmental  conservation.