Peru: Cenfrocafe FTO (Washed) - Medium / Espresso Roast

Bright, spicy aroma, medium body, with notes of almond, toffee and a touch of citrus, with a slight smokey finish. 

Cenfrocafe is located in highland valleys between the Andes and the Amazon Rainforest in Northern Peru, and enjoys a reputation in the specialty industry as one of Peru’s best and most consistent sources of Fair Trade/organic coffee in addition to being one of the largest cooperatives in the country based on total volume. 

Cenfrocafe was founded in 1999 with 220 small-scale coffee farmers in eleven community-based associations. Nearly fifteen years after their founding, Cenfrocafe, now based out of Jaen, serves more than 2,000 farmer members in local associations spanning across twelve districts within the lush Cajamarca region.

From technical assistance and quality control workshops for their farmers, to economic and leadership training for the young people in their rural communities, Cenfrocafe works not only to support the commercial endeavours of its members – but also to facilitate the development of their communities as a whole. The Cenfrocafe financial team provides short-term credit that helps farmers cover the front-end costs of the harvest and materials in the coffee production.

Most suited for pressurised methods ie Espresso or Stovetop, or for filter methods such as Plunger.
Also suitable for all filter methods; Chemex, V60, Aeropress, Clever, Swiss Gold, Moccamaster, Cold Drip/Brew, if you prefer a darker more full bodied taste.

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Location: 12 districts within the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio, in Cajamarca, and in Bagua province
Producers: 2000+ local farm owners
Varietals: Typica, Caturra, Bourbon, Pache, Catimor
Elevation: 1300-2000m
Process: Washed, Patio Dried
Certifications: FLO, Bio Latina organic
Grade: Grade 1