Amazonas
This particular lot comes from 360 smallholder producers throughout Amazonas, specifically in the district of Pizuquia. Our exporting partner in Peru, Perunor, began their work with coffee producers in 2016, in the district of Pangoa, province of Satipo, a department of Junín. They have been working with producers in Amazonas since 2023, providing them with technical assistance and commercial support that includes traceability, certifications, brand development, and compliance with standards such as the European Union Regulation on Deforestation.
- Farm Amazonas
- Varietal Bourbon, Caturra, Typica
- Process Fully washed
- Altitude 1,400 – 1,900 meters above sea level
- Town / City Pizuquia
- Region Amazonas
- Owner 360 smallholder producers
- Tasting Notes Red apple, Prunes, Light Brown Sugar
- Farm Size 5 hectares on average
Coffee was introduced to Peru in the mid-18th century via neighbouring Ecuador but was not commercially exported until the late 19th century. Production was only increased significantly after the turn of the 20th century, when Peru’s default on a loan owed to the British Government saw over two million hectares of land transferred to Britain (under the name of ‘The Peruvian Country’) as a repayment. A full quarter of this was put under agricultural production, including coffee, and it was at this point that export trade began in earnest.