Faustino Flores Benegas, Peru

PROFILE: Crisp and Uplifting WITH NOTES OF Blood Orange, Raspberry, Cacao ROAST: Light Roast For Filter Brewing

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ABOUT

Faustino Flores Benegas is an independent, second-generation coffee producer. With the support of his wife, Sarah, and son, David, the family cultivates Caturra, Red Bourbon, and Catimor varieties alongside guava, bananas, and around 30 large cedar trees—the inspiration for their farm’s name, El Cedro. Since 2018, they have been steadily improving the farm’s infrastructure and striving for higher-quality coffee. The results speak for themselves: in 2022, their coffee earned a spot in the national round of Peru’s prestigious Cup of Excellence competition.

Driven by a strong commitment to quality, the family is determined to go even further, setting their sights on securing a place in the COE finals. We believe they have an excellent chance. We discovered this remarkable lot through our export partner, Carvala, and were blown away by its crisp, fresh fruit acidity and impeccable structure. As the coffee cools, its texture and balance truly shine.

SOURCING

ORIGIN: San Ignacio, Cajamarca, Peru PRODUCER: Faustino Flores Benegas VARIETIES: Bourbon PROCESS: Fully Washed ALTITUDE: 1824 masl PARTNERS: Caravela QUALITY SCORE: 88 HISTORY: Third year of purchasing LOT SIZE: 200kgs HARVEST: May - September

Sourced from the San Ignacio province of Cajamarca, this Peruvian lot is the work of producer Faustino Flores Benegas. The coffee features the Bourbon varietal, a plant historically celebrated for its balanced sweetness and complex acidity. To highlight these inherent characteristics, the harvest underwent a fully washed process, a method often employed to emphasize a clean cup profile and vibrant clarity.

Roasted by Seven Seeds, this selection presents a bright, fruit-forward experience defined by notes of blood orange and raspberry, grounded by a finish of cacao. While individual profiles vary, washed coffees are frequently noted for their ability to showcase the distinct terroir of their origin. For those looking to further explore the nuances of these descriptors, the flavor wheel serves as a helpful reference for identifying the specific aromatic and taste compounds found in high-quality specialty coffee.