Peru Organic

Peru is the world’s largest producer of organic coffee, accounting for 30,000+ tons of annual green coffee exports. What’s more, there are nearly 220,000 acres of Peru Organic coffee farms, the majority of which use natural shade at high elevations in the northern portion of the nation’s Andes. Many of Peru’s farmers have been using natural shade and other generations-old, essentially “organic” techniques for years, and long ago made the determination that organic certification offered them the best potential income compared to neighboring, non-organic regions. Peruvian farms that use natural shade promote healthy ecosystems and preserve indigenous forests by providing sanctuary for local bird populations, who in turn control pests and insects, and help farmers avoid a reliance on chemicals and pesticides. Peru Organic coffee standards require all fertilizers and composts to be organic in nature, which goes hand-in-hand with Peru’s (and many other nation’s) traditional growing methods such as natural shade and the recycling coffee pulp, mulch and manure for compost. The region has an excellent sub-tropical climate, fertile soil and a mild rainy season that make it well suited for arabica production.

The cup has a clean, fragrant aroma and an overall very good balance with a medium acidity but a better body than other South American offerings. There is a very nice finish with a hint of an almost spicy flavor, notes of baking chocolate and a syrupy-sweet finish. Our Peru Organic coffee shines on its own as single origin pour over (or drip), but for those of you looking for a solid, organic blender, we also recommend it for a staple, bodied, chocolatey base in blends.