Peru San Antonio Natural

About the Coffee

Flavor Profile: Strawberry, rum, cocoa nibs
Cup Score: 86.5
Region: San Antonio, Huabal, Jaen, Cajamarca
Altitude: 1600 - 1700 Meters
Process: Natural (Dry Process)
Drying Method: Patio Sun-Dried
Cultivar: Caturra, Catuaí, Typica

About the Producer

Originating from the town of San Antonio, Huabal, this dry process blend represents the coffees of many small-holder farmers in this region. The altitude around San Antonio ranges from 1600 to 1700 meters above sea level, and the main coffee varieties grown are Caturra, Typica and Bourbon, with some Catimor mixed in. This is a dry process coffee, where the whole coffee cherries are dried, seeds intact. The time it takes to dry the seeds inside down to 10-11% moisture is 3-4 weeks, roughly three times the time it takes to dry a fully washed coffee. While fruit flavors are not promised, the dry process method is known for producing a more fruit-forward cup, which is what you'll find in this lot from San Antonio. The local group behind the sourcing register all the farmers they buy from in order to help isolate different quality tiers, but also be able to issue the initial payments and any quality premiums themselves, something that was lacking when they were selling through more traditional avenues. It doesn't help that the roads leading to Huabal and within the district are much more rustic than some of their neighbors, limiting access to farmers in this region.

About Peruvian Coffee

Peruvian coffee beans thrive in the high altitudes of the Andean peaks, slowly maturing into incredibly sweet cherries that are hand-picked for maximum ripeness. They’re known for their medium-bodied and well-balanced flavor profiles and offer notes of chocolate, nuts, and mild acidity.

Peru is the world’s 5th largest producer of Arabica coffee and it is gaining in popularity. The thin air, soaring altitudes, and fertile soil throughout Peru come together to form a breathtaking environment where coffee thrives. But sharing a border with the largest coffee-producing nation in the world is not easy. While Brazil’s efficiency and price points are unmatched, Peru finds its footing in differentiation and variety, making every harvest something to look forward to.