Peru Jaén El Huaco

Cupping Notes: Pleasantly sweet flavors of honey and butterscotch, with notes of bittersweet chocolate bar, toasted almond, a ribbon of caramel, and hints of apple and peach tea play into the acidic impression. Region: El Juaco, Huabal, Jaén, CajamarcaProcessing: Wet Process (Washed)Variety: Bourbon, Catimor, CatuaíAltitude: ~1700 maslCertification: Farm Gate Farm Description: This "El Huaco" lot is a mix of coffees from several small-holder farmers in the town of El Huaco within the greater District of Huabal, Jaén. The average altitude is around 1700 meters above sea level ,and cultivars grown are typically Bourbon, Catimor, and Catuaí. This is a fully washed coffee, or "wet process". Most farmers pulp their coffee cherries using small pulpers at their home. The seeds are then fermented for 36 to 48 hours in order to break down the sticky fruit mucilage layer, which is then washed away with clean water. Finally, the coffee is moved to the drying beds where it takes around 3 weeks to