Washed green coffee beans: Preserves natural flavors and reduces acidity for a smoother taste
Single origin from Chontali mountain: Offers a unique regional profile and traceability
Certified organic and fair trade: Ensures ethical sourcing and supports local farmers
Distinctive flavor notes: Features chocolate, almond, and red apple for a complex cup
Medium fine grind: Ideal for pour over and other brewing methods
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Peru Chonta Washed Green Coffee Beans
The Chontali mountain range forms a ring around the Chunchucas river valley in Cajamarca. The steep, forested slopes level out the closer you get to their peaks, at 1100 to 2100masl, making coffee farming possible up there in the fertile, loamy soil. Since the 1950s, when coffee cultivation first bega
Origin
Cajamarca, Chontali mountain, Peru
Altitude
1,100–2,100 m
Varieties
Caturra, Bourbon, Catimor, Pache
Process
Washed (Q grade)
Cup score
85.5/100
Certifications
Organic, Fair Trade
Flavor profile
Chocolate, almond, red apple, green apple, plum, roasted almond, citrus
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Another selection that I prefer with a Dark Roast is the beans from Peru. This closely resembles the smell and taste of the coffee my father would make on our hunting and fishing trips when it was necessary for us to have a strong, robust thermos of coffee heading out into the chill of the morning. Love it!