Peru FTO SHB – Finca La Lima – Top Lot

(1 customer review)

$6.49

A lovely, very clean tasting Peru, good from light to dark. Lighter roasts accentuate the more floral fruity aspects of the cup, medium brightness with hints of soft fruit, sweet but a bit front loaded (only light tones) in its tastes. These beans have more of a limey acidity versus the traditionally lemon like acidity, a cool unique spin. Medium roasts bring much better balance to the cup and mute up a bit of that acidity. Nutty and chocolaty tones comingle with just a hint of that lime like crispness, quite tasty and differentiates itself from other South American cups. A little hint of a red fruit tone can be found as the cup cools. Dark roasts are nice as well but much rougher, kicks the delicate smooth tones out of the cup for pretty potent semi-sweet chocolaty tones.

Out of stock

Lot #:

1123

Origin:

Yamon, Nuevo Amazonas

Processing Method:

Washed

Arrival Date:

02/19/21

$6.49

1 lb

$5.99

2

$5.84

5

$5.39

20

$5.14

60+ lbs

Description

Not very often do we see single farm Peru coffees. The bulk of Peru coffee is co-op production, which helps the small holders by providing knowledge and milling services so they can cater to the international market (which is good) but loses transparency and doesn’t allow for a specific operation that excels to be singled out or a sturdy relationship to be built.  The single farm model we always think is best, they tend to treat the workers better, while allowing for full transparency.

Certified up the wazoo, this super fresh top lot is from producer Amado Aniceto Linares Zeballosamado of Finca La Lima located in the Yamon district of Peru’s Utcubamba region.

This coffee was grown at heights reaching 6000 feet! Amado grows the arabica varietals of Catimor, Caturra, and Pache.

Tasting Notes: A lovely, very clean tasting Peru, good from light to dark. Lighter roasts accentuate the more floral fruity aspects of the cup, medium brightness with hints of soft fruit, sweet but a bit front loaded (only light tones) in its tastes. These beans have more of a limey acidity versus the traditionally lemon like acidity, a cool unique spin. Medium roasts bring much better balance to the cup and mute up a bit of that acidity. Nutty and chocolaty tones comingle with just a hint of that lime like crispness, quite tasty and differentiates itself from other South American cups. A little hint of a red fruit tone can be found as the cup cools. Dark roasts are nice as well but much rougher, kicks the delicate smooth tones out of the cup for pretty potent semi-sweet chocolaty tones.

Roasting Notes: Medium to low chaff and even roasting, these beans fall into the easy to roast category. Tasty from light to dark being a nice clean cup. If you don’t like acidity, make sure to go for the medium to dark roast marks.

Additional information

Lot #:

1123

Origin:

Yamon, Nuevo Amazonas

Processing Method:

Washed

Arrival Date:

02/19/21

1 review for Peru FTO SHB – Finca La Lima – Top Lot

  1. Mark M. (verified owner)

    4.5 stars! Luscious when roasted at City+. Wonderful note of brandy (dark fruit) at first sip with a bit of chocolate finish. Balanced body, not acidic at this level of roast. Aroma has maybe a tad mesquite wood or pepper…just short of smokey. A must try !

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