Peru Mishanango - Fairtrade Organic

Peru holds exceptional promise as a producer of high-quality coffees. With extremely high altitudes and fertile soils, the country’s smallholder farmers also produce some stunning specialty coffees.

Mishanango is grown by smallholders in San Jose de Lourdes in Cajamarca, Peru. These smallholders cultivate Typica, Pache and Catuai on small farms at 1,500 to 1,900 meters above sea level. These high altitudes, combined with careful cultivation and an eye towards high-quality processing, produce a delicious and flavorful blend that’s Fairtrade Organic as well.

Farmers selectively handpick ripe, red cherry and process it on their farms. Cherry is pulped and fermented in water for 28 hours. Following fermentation, coffee is washed in clean water and laid on patios or on the roofs of their homes. Parchment is frequently turned to ensure even drying. It takes approximately 10 days for the parchment to dry.

When you buy your coffee, consider its origin, the environment and the farmers. Think about the most sustainable way to prepare it. And consider whether you can support the projects of an organization that encourages sustainability.