Amazonas spreads across the highlands of northern Peru in the upper reaches of the Amazon basin.
Amazonas spreads across the highlands of northern Peru in the upper reaches of the Amazon basin.
At 1,500–2,000m, both washed and natural processing are practiced.Clean, bright flavor of stone fruit, florals and brown sugar defines it; with smallholder quality and traceability improving fast, its specialty reputation is climbing steeply.
The upper-Amazon highlands pair a cool climate with generous rainfall — fine conditions for clean, complex flavor. Around the provinces of Rodríguez de Mendoza and Utcubamba, smallholder quality work and traceability systems have matured, and the region has grown into one of the centers of northern-Peruvian specialty.
Contiguous with Cajamarca just to the west, it shares similar climate and altitude, and the flavors have much in common. Cajamarca established its international standing first; Amazonas, the newer frontier, more readily offers bright, floral-leaning lots. Drinking the two side by side shows just how wide northern Peru can range.
Brings out mild acidity and sweetness. Cooler extraction is the trick to a clean cup.
A weighty take on the chocolate and fruit flavors.
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