Montegrande

Peru

Unroasted Coffee

Peru San Jose Washed

Grade SHG Grade 1

This washed Peruvian green coffee t comes from the Montegrande Agricultural Producers Association, in Cajamarca, Peru. Grown by a group of smallholder farmers working together to improve production and stay organized at origin. Produced at elevations typical of the region, the coffee offers a balanced and structured profile shaped by both environment and shared production practices.

Processed using the washed method, this coffee delivers a clean and well-defined cup. Expect notes of cocoa, light spice, and subtle roasted tones, with a rounded mouthfeel, moderate sweetness, and a smooth, structured finish.

Packed in very small quantities, this lot is well suited for specialy coffee roasters looking for dependable, well-balanced coffees for blends or single-origin offerings. Its versatility and consistent performance make it a practical option for day-to-day production. A reliable component for building a stable core coffee program.

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

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1kg

2.5kg

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What is so special about this coffee?

What makes this lot stand out is its balance between structure and versatility. It offers enough definition in the cup to work as a single origin, while maintaining the consistency and profile stability needed for blending.

At the same time, the coordinated production behind Montegrande supports more consistent processing and quality alignment across farms. For roasters, this results in a coffee that performs predictably within a stable and well-organized sourcing framework.

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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