PERU Specialty Coffee P20340 - Cajamarca - Washed

Peruvian Coffees
Although coffee arrived in Peru relatively early - in the mid-1700s - it was not cultivated for commercial export until nearly the 20th century, as demand from Europe increased and coffee production in Indonesia decreased significantly. In the early 1900s, the British government took possession of about 2 million hectares of land from the Peruvian government as payment for a defaulted loan, and much of this land became British-owned coffee plantations.
The country has a notable number of certified organic coffees, as well as Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance and UTZ certified coffees.
Peru is the largest exporter of organic Arabica coffee globally. With extremely high altitudes and fertile soils, the country's small farmers also produce some impressive specialty coffees.
As of the 2010s, Peru is a leading producer of Arabica coffee, often ranked fifth in global production and export of Arabica.

The Profile of Peruvian Coffees
Peruvian coffees are highly appreciated for their creamy sensation and smooth citrus notes. Caramel notes frequently appear on the finish. Peruvian coffees are highly appreciated for their subtle, clean and aromatic character. They are increasingly being appreciated as single origin coffees, with the best ones exhibiting a unique note of sweet vanilla. Organics from small farms in northern Peru