About the coffee
El Mirador is a 4-hectare farm nestled in the upper Pirias hamlet of Chirinos, Cajamarca, run by Eli Espinoza and his family. The farm focuses on high-quality coffee varieties—selected with expert guidance for their yield, resilience, and exceptional cup profiles.
Eli is committed to innovation and experiments with post-harvest methods, currently focusing on natural processing which is beautifully showcased wit this lot that’s been naturally fermented for 24 to 30 hours in sealed bags within a vatted tank, enhancing the flavour complexity. After fermentation, the cherries are washed to remove mucilage, then slow-dried for 25 to 30 days on raised beds inside a solar dryer . This method ensures even drying and helps preserve the coffee’s natural qualities, enhancing its flavor complexity and consistency resulting in vibrant, high-quality coffees with unique flavors.
Peruvian Caturra stands out in Latin America for its distinguishable profile and unique character, likely shaped by a distinct lineage. Though smaller in bean size, it delivers a distinctive aromatic cup. Expect bright stone fruit notes, delicate florals, and a crisp citrus acidity—offering a refined and memorable profile that distinguishes it from Central American Caturra, reinforcing its standing as a distinctive and high-quality coffee variety in the diverse Peruvian coffee landscape.
Eli is committed to innovation and experiments with post-harvest methods, currently focusing on natural processing which is beautifully showcased wit this lot that’s been naturally fermented for 24 to 30 hours in sealed bags within a vatted tank, enhancing the flavour complexity. After fermentation, the cherries are washed to remove mucilage, then slow-dried for 25 to 30 days on raised beds inside a solar dryer . This method ensures even drying and helps preserve the coffee’s natural qualities, enhancing its flavor complexity and consistency resulting in vibrant, high-quality coffees with unique flavors.
Peruvian Caturra stands out in Latin America for its distinguishable profile and unique character, likely shaped by a distinct lineage. Though smaller in bean size, it delivers a distinctive aromatic cup. Expect bright stone fruit notes, delicate florals, and a crisp citrus acidity—offering a refined and memorable profile that distinguishes it from Central American Caturra, reinforcing its standing as a distinctive and high-quality coffee variety in the diverse Peruvian coffee landscape.
TASTING NOTES
Strawberry, Passionfruit, Milky Way
ORIGIN
Peru
PRODUCER
El Mirador
ALTITUDE
1700-2000 masl
VARIETAL
Caturra
PROCESS
Natural
