Amuesha/Catura, Catuai, Limani/Natural

Farm/Finca: Heart of Andes Estate
Region: Peru, Villa Rica
Botanical variety: Caturra, Catuai, Limani
CVA Point: 87
Processing: Natural
Altitude: 1,600m
Soil type: Loam soil
Flavor: Blackberry, plum wine, hazelnut, walnut, vanilla, ice cream, grapefruit, toffee, dried plum, plum, ripe fruit aroma

The Heart of Andes Estate is located in the fertile and mysterious Vilcabamba region of Peru, embraced by the eastern slopes of the Andes Mountains. Here, the estate enjoys a temperate climate and abundant rainfall, creating an ideal environment for coffee growth. The name “Heart of Andes” reflects a deep love and respect for the land, as well as admiration for the ancient Alexander culture that has flourished in this central forest for over 5,000 years.

The coffee cultivation at Heart of Andes Estate strictly adheres to principles of local environmental preservation and fair trade. The estate’s owner and team members are all Q Grade and Q Process certified, ensuring the exceptional quality of the coffee beans and the precise transmission of the local geographical flavors. They revere the land and actively implement eco-friendly practices in their daily agricultural work, such as shade planting and slow-dried sun processing, to protect the ecological elements of the land.

The coffee from this estate, with its unique growing environment and careful processing, features a rich foundation of wine-like undertones, aromatic with notes of cane sugar, candy, toasted bread, star anise, caramel, wine, starfruit, orange, green grapes, and a sweet-tart finish of grapefruit. These flavors make Heart of Andes coffee an excellent choice for a variety of cold and hot beverages, as well as different brewing methods.

The Heart of Andes Estate is committed to continuous efforts and innovation to bring high-quality, uniquely flavored coffee to coffee enthusiasts worldwide, while also maintaining its promise to protect the land, leaving a green hope for future generations.