Maria Flores Puelles – El Trapiche – Organic
High altitudes, ideal climates, and nutrient-rich soil in the Cajamarca region of Peru allow for the production of high-quality and organic coffee. Through extensive cupping, Maria Flores Puelles’ farm El Trapiche, has been singled out as one of the top lots from the region this year by our exporting partners in Peru, Alpes Andinos.
- Farm Maria Flores Puelles - El Trapiche
- Varietal Bourbon, Catimor, Caturra, Typica
- Process Fully washed
- Altitude 1,850 meters above sea level
- Town / City La Naranja
- Region Cajamarca
- Owner Maria Flores Puelles
- Tasting Notes Cashew, chocolate, brown sugar
- Farm Size 2 hectares
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.