This washed coffee is from the San José de Lourdes district in San Ignacio, Cajamarca, Peru. Grown by various smallholders at altitudes between 1400-1800 meters above sea level, it features a varietal blend of Caturra, Typica, and Catimor. The coffee is washed processed, with cherries selectively handpicked, depulped, fermented to break down mucilage, thoroughly washed, and dried on raised beds or patios. The harvest season runs from June to October. Tasting notes include raisins, dark chocolate, and red plum, with a balanced acidity and smooth body.
Origin
Cajamarca (Peru) • San Ignacio (Peru) • San Jose De Lourdes (Peru)
Pair Cupworks is a specialty micro roastery in Mesa, Arizona, founded by Kimhak Em and Eugenia Tai. Kimhak brings over 30 years of food service experience and a culinary background; Eugenia combines structural engineering with commercial illustration and handles the brand's visual identity. They began roasting in 2017, initially selling beans online while working day jobs, and opened their first coffee bar in 2020. Food & Wine Magazine named them Best Coffee Roaster in the state in 2022. They roast in small batches with the goal of developing clean flavours that respect the work of farmers and producers. Wholesale clients now stretch across the US and into Europe and Asia.
