Dominga Carrasco El Amanecer Washed

This coffee invites dreams of cooler weather, with citrusy top notes and hints of warming spice. We found aromas of toffee, white peach, and orange blossom. Flavors of orange, pecan, milk chocolate, and green tea sit atop toffee sweetness. The light body is lifted by yellow plum acidity before deepening into a finish of raisin and nutmeg.

Details

Producer: Dominga Carrasco Farm: El Amanecer Region: Cajamarca Altitude: 1,830-1,860 masl Varietal: Caturro Amarillo, Marshell, Bourbon Process: Washed Roast: Light-Medium Notes: Toffee, Orange, Nutmeg

The Story 

Imported by our friends at Crop to Cup:

"Dominga Carrasco represents an older generation of growers still committed to learning from the next. She has specifically been instrumental in championing Caturra Amarillo—a fragile but rewarding variety that she preserves through careful, hands-on management, and that has influenced many of her neighbors to keep it in their fields as well.

"Dominga is a member of Finca El Morito, a new cooperative managed by third-generation coffee farmers with a focus on direct exportation and community support.

“Her husband, Amado Flores, is the uncle of David Flores—General Manager of Finca El Morito. Dominga’s role within the group reflects its founding ethos: resilience, transparency, and knowledge-sharing across generations. She processes her coffee on-farm and contributes to a collective effort grounded in individual autonomy.”

Produced by Dominga Carrasco in the Cajamarca region, the Dominga Carrasco El Amanecer Washed represents a meticulous approach to coffee cultivation. This lot is processed using the washed method, 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 characteristics of the terroir to shine through without the influence of fruit fermentation often found in other methods.

Roasted by PT's Coffee Roasting, this selection offers a nuanced cup profile featuring notes of toffee, orange, and nutmeg. These descriptors fall within the warm, spice-forward, and citrus categories often explored when using a flavor wheel to evaluate quality. Grown at an elevation of 1830-1860 masl, this coffee reflects the specific conditions of the Carrasco farm, providing a balanced experience that bridges the gap between bright citrus acidity and comforting, sweet undertones.