Peru Chanchamayo La Florida Co-Op (FTO) (BF)

Coffee Origin: Junin Region, Chanchamayo Province, South America

Coffee Certifications: Fair Trade Organic, Bird Friendly

The cup has soft rose hips & white chocolate in the aroma, followed by a mellow walnut-squash with ginger flavor finishing clean & smooth.

Our Peru La Florida is a grade AA specialty coffee. For a brighter taste experience, try this coffee in our Crisp Light Roast.

Roastmaster Suggestion: Crisp Light Roast

Food Pairings

Lemon Bars, Apple Breakfast Puff, California Quiche, Cajun Brunch Bake, Denver Omelet Pie, Caramel-Pecan Apple Slices, Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte, Buffalo Chicken Wraps, Italian Brunch Torte, Sheepherder's Breakfast Casserole, German Pancakes, Raspberry Cinnamon French Toast, Cheesy Egg Puffs, BLT Egg Bake, Tomato Salad with Grilled Halloumi and Herbs, Four Fruit Compote, Baked Omelet Roll, Asparagus Swiss Quiche, Triple Layer Candy Bar Crunch Cake, Churro Creme Brulee Bars, Double Chocolate Raspberry Pavlova, White Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie, Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich, Linguine with Bacon, Peaches and Gorgonzola, Sheet Pan Indian-Spiced Chicken, Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles, Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Stuffed Peppers, Firecracker Pork with Rice, Mediterranean Couscous with Tuna, Cold Sesame Cucumber Noodles

Country's Map

This coffee is produced by a cooperative of small farmers in the remote Chanchamayo region of northeast Peru. It is shade grown at an altitude of 4,600 - 5,000 feet above sea level and is prepared by the wet method and sun dried outside on cement patios.

La Florida

Peru is the largest producer of organic coffee in the world and La Florida's production is certified as such. Much is also Fair Trade certified. Additionally, this coffee meets the sustainability criteria of Utz Certified. Mindful of the environment, care is taken by La Florida during pulping, fermenting, and washing to protect the area's biodiversity. The cooperative promotes agricultural harmony with nature, practicing soil conservation. Varietals produced are original Typica, Bourbon and Caturra, all 100% Arabica. Shade is provided by Inga and other native forestall trees The additional Fair Trade revenues enable La Florida to fund various programs for education, environment, health and other social initiatives.

Coffee Grading in Peru

Grade indicators, which vary by country, are used to describe the largest beans: AA in India, Kenya, Tanzania, and Papua New Guinea or AAA in Peru. Beans with a screen size of 17 or 18 (17-18/64 of an inch) are assigned the "AA" which denotes the size, shape and density of the bean. It is a well-known fact that the largest bean is going to produce more of the treasured oils that give your coffee the fabulous aroma and intense flavor.

FUN FACT!
Florida means flower in Spanish.

Country's Flag

Flag description: Three equal, vertical bands of red (hoist side), white, and red with the coat of arms centered in the white band; the coat of arms features a shield bearing a vicuna (representing fauna), a cinchona tree (the source of quinine, signifying flora), and a yellow cornucopia spilling out coins (denoting mineral wealth); red recalls blood shed for independence, white symbolizes peace.

Additional Resources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chanchamayo_Province                                                      http://royalcoffee.com                                                                                                                                                                                                                       http://fairtradeusa.org/producer-profiles/cac-la-florida                                                                        
http://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/br.html