Montegrande

Peru

Peru Blend Washed

Grade SHG Grade 1

Grown in Cajamarca, Peru, at elevations between 1,500 and 1,900 masl, this washed green coffee comes from the Montegrande Agricultural Producers Association, a group of smallholder farmers working collectively to improve production and coordination at origin. The altitude and growing conditions contribute to steady cherry development, resulting in a coffee with a balanced structure and consistent cup profile.

Processed using the washed method, the coffee delivers a clean and stable cup. The profile presents notes of cocoa, light caramel, and marzipan, supported by a full mouthfeel, balanced acidity, and a soft, rounded finish. It is easy to work with and performs well across different roast styles.

Packed in 69 kg bags with GrainPro to preserve freshness, this lot is well suited for blends and day-to-day production. Its consistency and approachable profile make it a reliable option.

Direct trade green coffee imported by JA coffee through long-term relationships at origin, for specialty coffee roasters.

What is so special about this coffee?

This is one of those coffees that just works.. It offers a stable and consistent profile that can be easily integrated into blends or used as a dependable base across different roast styles.

Produced under the strict standards followed by the Montegrande association, this lot reflects coordinated work across multiple smallholder farms, resulting in a coffee that performs consistently and is well suited for repeatable roasting and ongoing production needs.

Montegrande Producers Association: From Structure to Opportunity

Behind this coffee is a group of producers working to build more stable and sustainable farming systems in Cajamarca. Through the Montegrande Agricultural Producers Association, farmers gain access to shared resources, training, and market connections that would be difficult to achieve individually.

Montegrande is a certified organic and Fairtrade coffee producer. This certification plays a key role in how they operate, helping ensure that part of the value created returns to the community. This allows producers to invest in their farms, improve infrastructure, and build long-term viability in their coffee production.

The Land Behind Montegrande Coffees

These coffees are grown across the mountains of Cajamarca, where altitude, diverse microclimates, and fertile soils shape coffee development. The region’s conditions allow for steady cherry maturation, supporting coffees with clarity and balance that reflect their highland origin.

Rather than coming from a single estate, these coffees represent the combined work of multiple smallholder farms. This distributed production model reflects the diversity of the region, while ongoing improvements in farm management and infrastructure continue to strengthen quality and long-term production capacity.

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