Montegrande

Peru

Unroasted Coffee

Peruvian Green Coffee Beans from Cajamarca

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 very small quantities, this lot is well suited for blends and day-to-day production. Its consistency and approachable profile make it a reliable option.

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

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.

These beans in details

Bean type

Whole Beans

Grade

SHG Grade 1

Process

Washed

Cup score

82.5

Cupping notes

Cocoa, caramel, marzipan, with a smooth and sweet finish.

Body

Medium

Aftertaste

SmoothSweet

Acidity

Medium

Balance

Balanced

Best for

Espresso, Filter, and Pour Over

Recommended Roast

Medium

Producer

Montegrande // Montegrande

Origin

Peru

Region

Cajamarca

Elevation

1800

Varietal

Blend

Product Type

Unroasted Coffee - Small Quantities