COFFEE PLANT - Peru Ismeria Leon Washed Filter 250 g

Origin: Peru

Region : Callayuc

Farma: La Lucuma

Processing: Fully washed

Variety: Caturra

Altitude: 2250 m a.s.l.

ABOUT THE FARM

This coffee comes from Ismeria Leon, who manages a 2-hectare farm in the village of Santa Teresa, situated at an impressive altitude of 2250 m a.s.l. Such extreme conditions — high sun exposure combined with cool temperatures — promote slow fruit ripening and the development of high-quality Arabica.

The farm is located in the Callayuc region, within the Cutervo province (Cajamarca), one of the historical coffee-growing areas in northern Peru. This terrain stretches from approximately 690 to over 2800 m a.s.l., creating incredibly diverse microclimates — from fertile valleys to humid, tropical zones with high biodiversity.

Ismeria Leon, like other local producers, manages her crops in strict harmony with nature, utilizing naturally fertile soils and favorable climatic conditions. The area also features characteristic landscape elements, such as the Viluco waterfall and the Cerro Pabellon mountains and the Cordillera del Wissus range, which contribute to the region's unique ecosystem.

It is this combination of altitude, climate, and biodiversity that gives Callayuc coffee its distinct, complex, and characteristic profile.

ROASTER'S OPINION

The location of the La Lucuma farm is truly exceptional — over 2200 m a.s.l. is an altitude rarely encountered in Peruvian coffee cultivation. These extreme conditions favor slow fruit maturation and the building of a complex flavor profile.

The Caturra variety is also not among the most common there — it accounts for about 20% of total coffee production in Peru, which makes lots of this type even more interesting and unique. Peru as an origin is often underestimated and overlooked by consumers, which is why we regularly try to include at least one coffee from this country in our offer. This time, it is the beans from Ismeria Leon.

In the aroma, the coffee is fresh and fruity — green apple clearly dominates, complemented by delicate cranberry and caramel sweetness. On the palate, the profile remains very consistent: juicy apple appears in the foreground, enveloped in caramel, with hints of cranberry and grape.

The whole has a medium, round body and low, smooth acidity reminiscent of an unripe apple. The sweetness is high and caramelly, and the aftertaste is medium-long, pleasantly sweet, and balanced. This is a coffee with very good balance and a clean profile — definitely an example of how good Peru can be.

RECIPE

We recommend brewing this coffee using a dripper — from Hario or Origami. Due to the very high density of the beans, we recommend a finer grind than usual, a longer brewing time, and a temperature around 96 degrees Celsius.

Store in a dry and cool place.