Peru: Chirinos Cleyder Altamirano

Cleyder Altamirano's 3 hectare farm, "El Guayaquil", is located in the San Miguel, Chirinos, which is in the District of Cajamarca. His farm sits at 1800 meters above sea level and is planted in a mix of cultivars growing beneath ample shade canopy. He uses organic fertilizers to amend the soil, however, this lot is not certified. Cleyder's post-harvest process is simple, and common to the area. The coffee is depulped and soaked for up to a full day, then moved to raised drying beds for another 3-4 weeks until the coffee reaches 10-11% moisture content. Cleyder delivers his coffee as parchment (the green bean with the thin parchment layer still intact) to a warehouse in Cajamarca where it is graded, and in this case, separated out to sell as a single-farmer feature. (Some of the lower grades are bulked into regional blends). The group who set up this buying operation register all the farmers they buy from in order to help isolate different quality tiers, and track payments. Typically there is an initial payment made when the farmer delivers their coffee, and then a second "premium" is paid directly to the farmer after the coffee is graded and sold.

This is another beautiful Farm Gate coffee that is great as espresso.

Cupping Notes: Sugar in the raw, baked fruit and smoked chocolate notes

Brew Recommendations: Espresso, drip, French press, pour over

Farm Gate Coffee: Farmers paid at least 50% above Fair Trade

Region: San Miguel, Chirinos, Cajamarca

Altitude: 1800 meters

Process: Washed and sun-dried on raised beds

Equity Pricing (EP) Levels

Sustaining Level: $16 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Uplifting Level: $20 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Benefacting Level: $24 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Sourced from the San Miguel district of Chirinos in the Cajamarca region of Peru, this lot is produced by Cleyder Altamirano. As a washed coffee, this selection highlights the clean, bright acidity often associated with the region’s traditional processing methods. Roasted by Keia & Martyn's Coffee, the profile presents a distinct combination of sugar in the raw, baked fruit, and smoked chocolate.

When evaluating such profiles, enthusiasts often reference the flavor wheel to better identify the nuances between sweetness and deeper, savory undertones. While washed coffees are generally celebrated for their clarity and ability to showcase the terroir of high-elevation farms, the specific character of this 1800 masl harvest reflects the careful cultivation practices of the producer. This coffee offers a balanced experience, bridging the gap between delicate fruit notes and the comforting, heavier body of a classic Peruvian cup.