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Peru - Montaña - Washed - Organic

Roasted by Dear Green Coffee

Organic Peruvian mountain blend from San Ignacio with volcanic soil cultivation.

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high sweetnessfull-bodied

From the roaster

"Montaña," translating to "mountain" in Spanish, is the name of this organic, regional blend. The name reflects the high-altitude conditions and the mountainous terrain of San Ignacio where this coffee is produced by small-scale coffee farmers. 

San Ignacio is located in the Cajamarca department of Peru, nestled in amongst the Andes mountain range, where the nutrient-rich volcanic soil is ideal for specialty coffee production. Part of the wider Chanchamayo coffee belt, recognized for its excellent coffee-growing conditions, coffee from this region is known for high sweetness and full-bodied flavour.

In addition to coffee, San Ignacio is known for its biodiversity and rich cultural heritage. The province is home to indigenous communities and a mix of traditional and modern farming techniques. 

Montaña is made up primarily of Catimor, Pache and Typica varieties, grown at elevations between 1,400 and 1,700m. The coffee is harvested following strict ripeness criteria, then floated and hand-sorted to eliminate any defects. The coffee cherries are de-pulped and undergo 20 to 30 hours of fermentation. Following this, the parchment is gently washed and placed in a shaded area for drying, a process that takes 15 to 20 days until the ideal moisture content is achieved.

Details Free Tracked 48 shipping in the UK when you spend over £30! Please see our FAQs for more information. Place your order before 10.30am, Monday to Friday and it will be sent the same day. No coffee leaves our roastery if it is more than 7 days from the roast date. Coffee ordered for Monday dispatch may be subject to delays depending on weekend ordering patterns and roasted stock levels.

We source speciality grade coffee which is fully traceable and ethically sourced. Read more about our ethics.

Tips All our coffee beans are roasted fresh and are best consumed within 6 weeks of roast date. Always reseal in our airtight bag and store at ambient temperature. 

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Context

This washed Peruvian coffee originates from San Ignacio in Cajamarca at elevations of 1400–1700 masl, where Dear Green Coffee sources organic-certified lots. The blend of Catimor, Pache, and Typica varietals brings together classic Andean coffee genetics, with Typica's traditional character complemented by the productive hybrid contributions of Catimor and Pache. The washed processing emphasizes clean fruit development while the high-altitude terroir supports complexity. Dear Green's tasting profile highlights full-bodied sweetness—a signature of well-processed mountain coffees that develop syrupy mouthfeel and pronounced sugary notes. Explore the sensory descriptors to identify specific flavor families within this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Peru - Montaña - Washed - Organic taste like?

Expect tasting notes of high sweetness and full-bodied.

How is Peru - Montaña - Washed - Organic processed?

Peru - Montaña - Washed - Organic uses the Washed process.

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