Coffee production in Peru

Peru's mild profile and low price make it a favorite blend component, but a good single-origin Peruvian can be exquisitely sweet. For those bags, look north: Cajamarca turns out many of the best-cupping lots. Peru also has a remarkable number of certified-organic coffees, so it is one of the first origins to try if organic matters to you. Expect gentle acidity and soft, sweet flavors rather than fireworks. The harvest runs from June to September, so new-crop Peruvian coffee reaches shelves early the following year.