Peru David Flores La Neblina
Regular price $ 35.00
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Light Roast
La Neblina Sidra: A memorable cup from Peru
David Flores grows coffee on his farm, aptly named La Neblina (which translates to the mist or fog), high in the mountains of Peru’s Cajamarca region. David is General Manager of El Morito, a collective of more than 150 independent smallholder producers. El Morito started as a family company when David was a young boy, but formalized as an association in 2022 and now serves to assist producers with aggregation and export while encouraging autonomy in processing. When he is not leading El Morito, David is focusing on growing and processing his own coffee. He has planted his farm with distinctive varieties seeking the highest quality in his product, including gesha, marshelle, and sidra.
This varietal lot from La Neblina is all sidra, a compelling modern variety of arabica coffee. It is most commonly grown in Ecuador and Colombia, but the genetics point to some variation depending on where it’s found. Typically, it’s known as a natural mutation of bourbon, but may be closer related to more distant Ethiopian heirloom varieties. Regardless, if you see sidra variety on the label, you can expect an especially bright and aromatic cup with high florality and intense sweetness, and this La Neblina coffee is no exception. You might even be surprised that it comes from Peru. While it sounds exotic, it has a certain comforting sweetness with a silky smooth body, and clean fruit flavors, thanks to the careful and intentional washed processing.
Specialty coffee in Peru has tremendous potential. Of the roughly 223,000 smallholder producers, only one quarter belong to cooperatives. With the resources of exporters, regional cooperatives, and local groups like El Morito, small investments can make big changes in access to markets, quality varietal stock, and agronomy assistance. With only about 25 large burlap sacks of unroasted (green) coffee in the world—about 150 lbs, La Neblina provides a unique opportunity to experience a delightful washed Sidra from Peru, and a first for our menu here at Ruby.
8 oz / 227 g. Whole bean.
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