The Chosen Bean • Peru • El Palto
Peru Fancy El Palto Coffee
Mountain-grown coffee. Community roots. Naturally expressive flavor.
Discover Peru El Palto coffee from the lush highlands of Amazonas in northern Peru. Surrounded by tropical forests and fertile mountain valleys, smallholder farms produce coffee with bright acidity, layered sweetness, and a distinctive sense of place.
From the Mountains of Amazonas
Grown at elevations of 1,200–1,800 meters above sea level, El Palto coffee benefits from ample rainfall and favorable mountain growing conditions. The surrounding biodiversity and careful stewardship of the land are central to the region’s coffee-growing culture.
This Peruvian coffee brings together Typica, Caturra, Catuai, and Bourbon varieties, creating a clean, balanced cup with fruit-forward sweetness and a satisfying cacao character.
Meet the JUMARP Cooperative
Founded in 2003, the Asociación de Productores Cafetaleros Juan Marco El Palto, known as JUMARP, represents more than 200 smallholder farmers. The cooperative works to improve coffee quality while strengthening the quality of life of its members and their families.
JUMARP invests in local schools, supports access to medical care, and organizes health campaigns. Its community-focused approach brings education, wellbeing, and environmental care into the work behind every harvest.
Organic Growing Practices & Thoughtful Processing
JUMARP’s organic-certified production emphasizes soil health and biodiversity through practices such as shade growing and natural composting. These methods support the long-term health of the farms and the landscapes surrounding them.
The coffee is fully washed and sun-dried, allowing its sweetness and clarity to shine. Careful processing produces a balanced cup that brings together rich cacao notes, vibrant fruit, and a refreshing citrus lift.
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Tasting Notes
Juicy black cherry sweetness, rich cacao nibs, and bright citrus fruit come together in a clean, balanced cup with layered sweetness and lively acidity.