Peru - July '24 Coffee of the Month

Origin: Peru - Peaberry Apricot, Citrus, Lavender, Brown Sugar About the Coffee: Geography: Region CajamarcaAltitude: 1500-2000 maslProducer: Various SmallholdersVariety: Caturra, Catimor, TypicaProcessing: Washed From Genuine Origin Website: Peru Organic Green Coffee Beans Capili Peaberry The Capili Community in Cajamarca sets an impressive example of what the power of collective motivation can achieve. The community spans 197 farms across over 570 hectares, around 130 of which are part of a conservation zone. In two years, from 2020 to 2022, the Capili Community optimized the processing of their fully washed coffee to save over 93% water usage in their commitment to sustainability. Peru is a top producer of fair trade and certified organic coffee – two key distinctions that help differentiate Peru green coffee from the highly competitive exports coming out of its neighboring countries. Organic farming on its own, however, can be a costly venture for farmers, starting with a three-yea