Segundo Coronado La Palma Organic
High altitudes, ideal climates, and nutrient-rich soil in the Cajamarca region of Peru make it an ideal place to grow high quality coffee. Our exporting partner in Peru, Alpes Andinos, work closely with many producers throughout Cajamarca, one of which is Segundo Coronado.
- Farm Segundo Coronado Organic
- Varietal Bourbon, Pache
- Process Fully washed
- Altitude 1,800 – 1,900 meters above sea level
- Region Cajamarca
- Owner Segundo Coronado
- Tasting Notes Strawberry, orange, honey
- Farm Size 6 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.