Perú San José de Lourdes - Fully Washed

We Taste - Brownie batter, date sugar, plum

The rugged northern Perúvian region of Cajamarca consistently produces some of the sweetest coffees that cross our cupping table. The combination of nourishing volcanic minerals, ample precipitation, and a nigh Equatorial climate foster excellent quality potential for the high-elevation small farms nestled in the Andéan montane forests surrounding the town of San José de Lourdes.

After harvesting and pulping by hand, smallholder producers ferment, wash, and dry their parchment, which they then deliver to a nearby exporter warehouse in Jaén. The producers' samples are analyzed physically and qualitatively, then offered a price based on assessment. To help producers preserve cup quality, Falcon Perú SARL utilizes on-site facilities to ensure all parchment coffee is dried to an ideal moisture level. As part of their Blueprint Project, Falcon is committed to maintaining full traceability and economic transparency from farm to consumer.

At a week off-roast, our medium roasting yields a layered sweetness from this classic washed process. Expect a core flavor of cocoa, sticky dates, and almond. Well-balanced by a citric-malic acidity with just a hint of fermentation, this clean and crisp character blends seamlessly with a medium body rounded out by that superlative sweetness.

Roast: Medium - A week plus off-roast yields sweet, balanced cups.
Process: Fully Washed
Varieties: Caturra, Marshel
Elevation: 1650-1850 masl
Location: High-elevation farms around the district of San José de Lourdes, San Ignacio Province, Cajamarca Department, Perú
Producers: Smallholder producers (2-3 hectares on average)
Exporter: Falcon Perú SARL
Grades / Certifications: SHB
Harvest: Jun.-Aug. 2025

Brew Guides
Espresso: 1:2.2 in 25-28 sec.
Filter: 1:16.4