Peru: Washed Nueva Esperanza Amazonas Lot 23

From the city of Jaén, Peru, the roads wind and jolt, sometimes disappearing under landslides as you climb up, up, up into the towering mountains of the Amazonas region.

Here in this remote area, the main population of 4200 people is settled in 15 main communities scattered over the 150-square mile district of La Jalca Grande. It takes a lot of determination and intense, ongoing work just to live in this terrain, much less grow anything, and the producers of this lovely coffee do just that. In the mists and moisture of the forest, they plant and cultivate coffee trees on slopes sometimes approaching 45 degrees.

Technical assistance from their cooperative on proper crop management and good environmental and agricultural practices helps guarantee the quality of their coffee. This has been a stand out on the cupping table at one of our brokers every single time and showcasing the rich terroir of the Amazonas region.

Don't wait any longer to try the unique and under-appreciated coffees sourced from this rugged Peruvian terrain known for both sublime sierras and dense jungle.

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

Cupping Notes: Juicy pear, ripe nectarine, white honey, vanilla sweet cream, demerara sugar

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

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

Region: Amazonas

 

Process: Washed and Sun-Dried

 

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

The Peru: Washed Nueva Esperanza Amazonas Lot 23 represents a distinct offering from the Amazonas region, brought to market by Keia & Martyn's Coffee. This lot utilizes the washed process, a technique often favored for highlighting the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean. Generally, washed coffees are celebrated for their clean profiles, allowing the specific terroir of the growing region to shine through in the cup. To better understand how these processing techniques influence the final profile, you can explore our processing methods explainer.

The sensory experience of this coffee features notes of juicy pear, ripe nectarine, white honey, vanilla sweet cream, and demerara sugar. These descriptors suggest a balanced, dessert-like sweetness that pairs well with the bright fruit characteristics typical of high-quality Peruvian harvests. For those looking to refine their ability to identify these specific nuances, we recommend referencing our flavor wheel to help categorize and articulate the complex layers found in this particular lot.