Description

Chontali – Peru

This coffee originates from the El Basal village in the Chontali district of Jaen, where a small group of producers cultivate it on farms averaging 1.5 hectares at altitudes between 1,400 and 1,900 meters above sea level. The main variety grown is Caturra, alongside Catimor, Bourbon, and Typica, with recent renovations introducing Castillo and Gran Colombia varieties. Harvesting occurs between July and September.

After picking, individual producers wash and pulp the coffee cherries, fermenting them for 48 hours. The beans are then dried either in solar tents for about 14 days or on tarpaulin mats under the sun for around a week, depending on the producer's facilities.

Once dried, the coffee is bagged and delivered to Falcon's warehouse in Jaen, where it is weighed, analyzed, and cupped to assess quality. A price is then agreed upon based on the perceived cup score. Finally, the coffee is transported to Café Selva Norte SAC for defect checking and bagging before being shipped to the coast.

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