Altos de Jaén

Sourced from the Andean highlands surrounding Jaén, in the Cajamarca department of northern Peru, this coffee brings together tradition and terroir. The rich volcanic soils, ideal tropical rainfall and high altitude of the region create the perfect growing conditions. Peru’s coffee sector is overwhelmingly smallholder-based, with thousands of farms of just a few hectares each at elevations up to 2100 masl. Many producers draw on generations of experience, and this coffee reflects their shared knowledge paired with modern precision.

Altos de Jaén, sourced from the Jaén region in Cajamarca, Peru, represents Round Hill Roastery's engagement with Peruvian highland coffee. The Jaén area, positioned in the northern reaches of Cajamarca, has emerged as a notable coffee-growing zone in Peru's diverse terroir landscape. Round Hill Roastery brings their roasting perspective to this origin, emphasizing the coffee's distinctive character.

Peruvian coffees from high-altitude zones tend toward balanced, clean cup profiles with pronounced structure. To explore the sensory dimensions of this lot more deeply, consult the flavor wheel while cupping. This coffee invites attention to how elevation and processing choices shape its expression in the cup.