This washed microlot is sourced from woman producer Merly Leon from her 12-hectare farm La Palta in Callayuq, Queromarca, Peru. The farm is situated at 2,250 meters above sea level in ideal conditions for specialty coffee production with abundant sunshine and cool temperatures. The coffee is Caturra variety. The processing includes floating to select the densest cherries, 48-hour anaerobic fermentation, pulping, another 42-hour fermentation, washing, and drying on raised African beds for 17-18 days. Flavor notes include apricot, raspberry, and cola. Merly Leon is a member of the Aromas del Valle co-operative and continuously works to improve quality and productivity on her farm.
Outpost Coffee was founded in Nottingham in 2013 as a small, focused specialty roastery. A training centre followed in 2015, and a coffee bar on Stoney Street opened in 2016 beneath the training room. Head roaster Chris tweaks profiles for each origin and varietal, typically offering coffees roasted for both filter and espresso. The roastery now supplies over 80 specialty coffee shops, hotels, restaurants, and offices across the UK. Their sourcing includes direct trade with indigenous communities, and packaging is fully recyclable with FSC certified shipping boxes and carbon neutral delivery. Milk at the café comes from The Duffield Dairy in Derbyshire.
