April 2025 Coffee of the month - WASHED PERU
SOLD ONLY AS WHOLE BEAN, IN 12OZ, 2LB & 5LB BAGS ONLY FOR FRESHNESS, QUALITY AND FRESHNESS
Region: Cajamarca
Farm -APROCASSI (the Asociación de Productores Cafetaleros Solidarios de San
Ignacio
Altitude - 1200-2000 M
Varietals: Typical, Caturra, and Bourbon
Processing: Fully Washed and Sun Dried
Cupping Notes: Medium Acidity, Medium Body, Lemon, Lime, Milk Chocolate and Stone Fruit. This is a very smooth, well balanced cup.
APROCASSI (the Asociación de Productores Cafetaleros Solidarios de San Ignacio) is a prominent coffee cooperative in the San Ignacio Province of northern Peru. Situated in the Cajamarca region, an area celebrated for its coffee cultivation, APROCASSI benefits from the high altitudes and diverse microclimates of the Andean mountains.
APROCASSI is deeply committed to sustainable and organic farming practices, focusing on preserving the environment and enhancing the livelihoods of its farmers. Initiatives like shade-grown coffee and the use of organic fertilizers reflect this commitment. Additionally, the cooperative invests in its members through training in agricultural best practices, ensuring high-quality, responsibly produced coffee. APROCASSI’s efforts extend beyond coffee production, with involvement in social projects and educational programs, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to community development and empowerment. This dedication has established APROCASSI as a benchmark for sustainable coffee production and community support in the Peruvian coffee sector.
This group has done such a great job at producing both a clean tasting and ‘clean’ coffee that we had this lot tested for heavy metals, mycotoxins and Glyphosate and 500 other compounds including pesticides.. All came back negative making this a truly clean coffee.