Peru - Mikan

This coffee comes from smallholder producers in the high-altitude areas surrounding Jaén, the main city in the Cajamarca region of northern Peru. The region’s rich volcanic soils, tropical rainfall, and ideal climate create excellent conditions for producing high-quality Arabica coffee.

Many farmers in the area operate independently and process coffee on their own farms. During the mid-harvest season, ripe cherries are hand-picked and processed using small hand-pulping machines. The coffee is fermented in tanks, then dried on patios or raised beds.

Once dried to parchment, the coffee is delivered to a warehouse in Jaén where it undergoes grading, moisture analysis, roasting trials, and cupping to ensure quality and consistency.

The result is a vibrant cup with bright citrus notes of grapefruit and orange, balanced by a rich dark chocolate sweetness and a subtle tamarind acidity.