Tasting Notes: Raspberry Tea, Floral, Caramel
Roast Level: Light to medium
Region: El Corazon, Chirinos, San Ignacio
Producer: Efrain Carhuallocllo Salvador
Altitude: 1850-2000 m
Variety: Geisha
Process: Extended Fermentation - Washed
We're back with another outstanding coffee from Efrain Carhuallocllo Salvador, one of Peru's most innovative producers. This Extended Fermentation Geisha was the unanimous favorite on the table when our production team sampled a variety of new offerings for 2025. The vibrant sweetness, complex acidity, and fruit-forward flavor stood out amongst the rest, and it was undeniable that we had to secure a few bags to share with y'all!
Efrain owns 4 hectares of land in the El Corazon village in the Chirinos district of Peru. He competed in the very first Cup of Excellence competition in Peru and placed 2nd. Though he didn't win it all, many argued that his coffee was the best of the competition. Prior to and since competing in the CoE, Efrain has won several local and national competitions and is likely the most decorated producer in all of Peru.
Efrain grows Caturra and Geisha varieties, and we are proud to now be able to say we have offered one of each. Once picked, Efrain's coffee is fermented for 24 hours before being washed and dried for 25 days.
Chirinos is a district in the province of San Ignacio and is one of the most well-known areas for quality coffee in Peru. While the coffee landscape in Chirinos is still dominated by middlemen and FTO certifications, there is growing interest in specialty coffee, and some of the largest cooperatives in the area have been promoting quality for several years. However, for producers who are not members of coops, access to markets and support to invest in their farms remains limited. With small changes and investments, producers can escape low market prices that rarely cover the cost of production, and find a market for their coffee that pays well above the standard rate with quality incentives.
