Unroasted - Peru Fairtrade Organic HB MCM (Coffee of the Week)

About the bean

Thirty years ago, Peru stepped onto the world stage with its exceptional coffee. Today, more than 6,000 passionate farming families carry that legacy forward as they set new standards of innovation and quality.

Our latest lot from the breathtaking highlands of Piura and Cajamarca, comes straight from the powerhouse Norandino Agrarian Cooperative, home to 4,000 of these dedicated producers and their next-level craftsmanship. Norandino oversees one of Peru’s most advanced dry mills, complete with its own SCA-certified cupping lab and training center. Every bean is meticulously prepped to ensure the first-class quality we anticipate from this producer of excellence, as the world's largest exporter of certified organic and Fairtrade coffee.

Versatile and soulful — expect a bright medium acidity, full, robust body, and a deep, luxurious chocolate character. Whether you’re pulling a silky Americano or velvety Flat White, brewing a straight black, or going old-school with French press or classic drip — this coffee catches the shine of every method. It also makes a darn fine cold brew, as well as a dream blender, adding sweet, rich depth to mixes. Home roasters: These beans roast evenly and beautifully — go nice and slow to bring out their full potential.

Taste Notes
Rich Aroma • Stone Fruit • Chocolate • Caramel • Vibrant Acidity • Clean Long Finish

QUICK NOTES

REGION: Piura, Cajamarca, Amazonas
PROCESS: Washed
VARIETAL: Red & Yellow Bourbon, Catimor, Caturra, Pache, Typica
ALTITUDE: 1,200-2,100 masl.
CERTIFIED: Fair Trade USA, Organic, Fair Trade FLO
HB: Hard Bean (HB) or High Grown (HG). These beans are grown above 1,200 masl. (metres above sea level).
MCM: Most coffee from Peru is either an MCM / Grade 2 category, or MC / Grade 3 category. These coffees offer a medium acidity and body with a pleasant and clean flavour. Grade 1 (as per this coffee) is the highest quality on this scale, distinguished by a very good acidity, body and aroma.
CUPPING SCORE: 85 points (specialty grade)
ROAST RECOMMENDATION: Medium