Description
A very nice new co-op based Peru certified up the wazoo.
Coming from the small town of Jose Galvez in the Junin growing region of Peru. This coffee is grown strictly above 5500 feet making it some real nice high altitude coffee.
Although part of the larger co-op, this is a single farmer lot by Victor Yupanki and consists of Caturra, Catuai and Typic Arabica strains. Victor is a pretty small land holder, making this a unique offering. Being part of the Valle Incariado Co-op has made it possible for him to market fancy premium lots directly instead of selling cherry to a local mill.
Tasting Notes: This cup is nice and clean, a little fuller bodied and smooth with a sweeter edge. A great year for Peru coffees; the cup starts just a little citric, fairly low acidity only detectable at the lighter roast points, a little hint of soft fruit but mainly a pretty chocolaty cup profile. Lighter roasts one can find a hint of caramel if you get lucky but the chocolaty factor is a bit hidden and a little raw acidity will poke out. A nice medium roast will make anyone happy and provide good balance and smooth chocolate tones, low acidity – a good daily drinker. Darker roasts work good but burn out a bit of the sweetness, the chocolaty factor sure compliments the toastier smoky tones of the dark roasts.
Roasting Notes: An easy bean to roast. If you like a little acidity and a more exotic cup profile, stick with the lighter roasts, just a little development past first crack. For most, getting a little closer to 2nd crack than first (medium) builds the body and chocolaty factor while producing a lower acidity cup. Darker roasts work for dark roast fans, but otherwise should be avoided.
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