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Incahuasi

Roasted by Counter Culture Coffee

This single-origin coffee from Peru's Incahuasi Valley offers flavors of golden raisin, almond, and caramel.

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From the roaster

Rooted in Inca heritage and shaped by the rugged Andean landscape that defines the coffee’s journey, the remote communities of Peru’s Incahuasi Valley are united by a shared commitment to quality. Coffee is grown at elevations of 1,600 to 2,400 meters and carefully processed through collective infrastructure. The resulting coffee delivers flavors reminiscent of golden raisin, almond, and caramel.

Pronunciation: een-cuh-WAH-see

— Counter Culture Coffee

Context

Sourced from the high-elevation terrain of the Incahuasi Valley in Peru, this offering from Counter Culture Coffee highlights the distinct character of a region defined by its rugged, mountainous landscape. Coffees grown at such significant elevations—ranging here between 1600 and 2400 masl—often develop a slower maturation process, which can contribute to the density and complexity found in the final cup.

In this specific lot, the profile leans into a comforting, balanced sweetness, characterized by notes of golden raisin, almond, and caramel. While these descriptors provide a clear starting point for your sensory experience, exploring the nuances of such a profile can be further enhanced by referencing the flavor wheel. By identifying these specific sugar-browning and dried-fruit characteristics, drinkers can better appreciate how the unique geography of the Incahuasi Valley translates into a refined and approachable cup.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Incahuasi taste like?

Expect tasting notes of golden raisin, almond, and caramel.

What roast level is Incahuasi?

It is roasted to a light-roast level.

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