Peru

Peru • Single Origin 
Grown high in the Peruvian Andes, this coffee reflects the region’s rich soil and cool mountain climate. Peru strikes the perfect balance between depth and nuance, revealing smooth cocoa and toasted hazelnut flavors with hints of dried fruit. The fuller body and low acidity make it both satisfying as a daily cup and complex enough to savor slowly.

Tasting Notes: Cocoa • Toasted hazelnut • Dried fruit
Roast Level: Your Choice
Perfect For: Espresso, French press, or a bold yet refined drip brew.

In 1897 the Belgian consul in Lima Peru wrote a report that “the coffee of Peru is delicious,” there was every reason to believe he was right. That same year, coffee exports had reached well over 20,000 bags, almost triple the 7,000 bags exported in 1894. But the turn of the century would prove to be a peak for that generation of Peruvian coffee exports. By 1913, exports had dropped back down to 9,000 bags. It would have been difficult to imagine on the eve of WWI that for most of the next 100 years Peru would be numbered among the top 10 coffee producing countries in the world, and even rise to the number 5 spot a few times. Looking back, it's not only easy to understand why, but easy to imagine increasing success in producing specialty coffee as a leading supplier of organic coffee.