Caramel and roasted nuts on the dry aroma; cocoa and brown-sugar sweetness on entry; a hint of red plum and raisin acidity mid-palate; a round body with gentle acidity; and a finish of dark chocolate with a touch of spice.
Buying Tips
Organic powerhouse: Peru is one of the world's leading exporters of organic coffee, and San Martín's smallholder cooperatives often hold both organic and Fairtrade certification
Background: On the eastern Andean slopes where they meet the Amazon, many farmers grow coffee under rainforest shade, and coffee has also replaced former coca cultivation
Harvest: The main picking season runs roughly May to September
Brewing Notes
Pour-over: Medium grind, 90–91°C, ratio 1:15
French press: Medium-coarse grind, 4-minute steep for a fuller body