This single-origin coffee from Peru comes from Finca La Perla in the Cajamarca region, cultivated at 1790-1850 meters altitude. Producer Maria Estela, a key member of the El Morito association, grows Yellow Caturra variety alongside her three children. The coffee is washed processed, with cherries de-pulped after harvest and dried slowly on raised beds. The cup profile features custardy texture with juicy lemon curd acidity, complemented by concord grape and vanilla flavors. El Morito, founded in 2022, is a community-based group of smallholders who process coffees independently before consolidating for export.
Boxcar Coffee Roasters was founded in 2010 by husband and wife team Vajra and Cara Rich with the goal of building a world class roasting company in their hometown of Boulder, Colorado. The team of 50 roasts on modified vintage Probat drum roasters fitted with highly customised systems and state of the art software for precision control. Boxcar purchases coffee at prices three to four times above Fair Trade levels through direct relationships with growers, and organic beans make up 30 to 45 percent of their yearly purchasing. The business runs two retail café locations with integrated bakeries in Boulder alongside a full service wholesale programme serving accounts nationwide.
