Montegrande

Peru

Unroasted Coffee

Peru San Ignacio Washed

Grade SHG Grade 1

This washed Peruvian green coffee comes from the Montegrande Agricultural Producers Association in Cajamarca, Peru, by a group of smallholder farmers that grows coffee between 1,500 and 1,900 masl, who work collectively to improve production and access to market. This lot reflects a refined selection that offers a clean and well-structured cup while maintaining the consistency that comes with organized community production.

This coffee has a bright profile, well-integrated acidity and natural sweetness, with notes of caramel, bright citrus fruit, and subtle roasted tones, supported by a smooth body and a clean, well-balanced finish.

Available in very small quantities these green coffee beans are ideal for specialty roasters seeking quality-focused lots for single-origin offerings or premium blends. With strong overall balance, this coffee delivers consistency while offering a step up in cup performance. Secure your lots and elevate your roasting program.

This is unroasted coffee ready to be roasted at home or your local roastery.

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What is so special about this coffee?

What distinguishes this coffee is the combination of high-altitude production and coordinated work across smallholder farms. Grown between 1,500 and 1,900 masl, the coffee develops more slowly, supporting clarity, balanced acidity, and structure in the cup.

At the same time, the organization behind Montegrande allows for better alignment in harvesting and processing practices. This results in a coffee that is consistent, well-defined, and suitable for roasters looking for reliable performance across different roast profiles.

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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