Peru is a country of majesty—majestic ruins like Machu Piccu, majestic mountains like the Andes, and majestic cultures like that of the Inca. Increasingly, Peru is also a country of majestic coffee.

Coffee coming from Northern Peru tends to have a sharper quality to its flavor, whereas coffee grown in the central and southern highlands is milder, likely because of lower altitude. We purchase this coffee from La Florida cooperative in the Chanchamayo region of Peru. This particular coop has used the earnings that their fair trade coffee has generated in some very innovative ways. Recently, the cooperative started the Occupational Learning Center for Sustainable Agriculture. This is a technical school that provides education in sustainable farming practices. As a result of this program, coffee growers are better equipped to farm in an environmentally safe manner.

In general, Coffee farmers in Peru contribute significantly to the organic coffee sector. As a result, they receive better prices for their coffee and are able to use more environmentally sound farming practices. These organic farming techniques result in the protection of the immense biodiversity of the region. This coffee is a treat for the taste buds and for the land.