El Conjuro, Peru

PROFILE: Refreshing and Vibrant WITH NOTES OF Strawberry, Lime, Brown Sugar ROAST: Medium Roast For Espresso Brewing

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ABOUT

Along the highlands surrounding the small industrial city of Jaen, there is a hilltop that local people call Cerro Conjuro. The story says that a couple of decades ago some missionaries bought to the community two crucafixes. One of them was placed on top of the Cerro Conjuro, and the other was placed in the entrance to the community of Chotantli to protect them from plagues and other bad things. Every year in May they celebrate their faith by climbing the Cerro Conjuro, followed with eating, drinking, and dancing. The people producing coffee in this region are extremely advanced in their feild, with huge amounts of knowledge and experience spanning decades of coffee production. The Microclimates and soil in this region are perfect for growing traditional varieties like Caturra, Typica, and Bourbon - Always some of our favorites on the cupping table.

Back for a Fourth year, El Conjuro is the name of a small regional blend of coffee produced by 2 producers in Cajamarca, Northern Peru. Grown with care and expertise, this coffee is processed and dried at farm level by the producer, then blended with similar quality grades, and matching flavour profiles before being shipped to us here in Melbourne. This versatile crowd pleaser impresses the team each year with it’s landed quality. The 2024 harvest featuring bright acidity and good balance making it perfect as a refreshing, vibrant espresso.

SOURCING

ORIGIN: Jaen, Cajamarca, Peru PRODUCER: 2 contributing producers VARIETIES: Caturra, Bourbon, Catimor PROCESS: Fully Washed ALTITUDE: 1650 - 2000 masl PARTNERS: Caravela QUALITY SCORE: 86 HISTORY: Fourth year of purchasing LOT SIZE: 345kgs HARVEST: May to September

Sourced from the Jaen region of Cajamarca, Peru, El Conjuro represents the collaborative efforts of two contributing producers. This lot features the Caturra varietal, a plant widely recognized for its adaptability and consistent cup quality. Processed using the fully washed method, the coffee is meticulously cleaned of its fruit pulp before drying, a technique often employed to highlight the inherent acidity and clean profile of the bean.

Roasted by Seven Seeds, this selection presents a vibrant sensory profile characterized by notes of strawberry, lime, and brown sugar. While individual experiences may vary, enthusiasts often consult the flavor wheel to better identify these nuanced characteristics. Grown at elevations between 1650 and 2000 masl, El Conjuro serves as a compelling example of the high-quality output emerging from the diverse microclimates of the Peruvian highlands.