Peru Maria Estela

Tasting Notes: Grapefruit, Berry, Chocolate

Origin: Peru

Region: North - Cajamarca

Farm: Maria Estela, La Perla

Process: Washed

Variety: Caturro Amarillo

Elevation: 1790-1850 masl

Importer: Crop to Cup

Maria Estela is a key figure in the El Morito association, farming at 1790–1850 masl in Cajamarca. She works alongside her three children, cultivating Yellow Caturro, Marshell, and Bourbon, and handling all post-harvest processing on-farm. Education is at the heart of her efforts: two of her children aim to become doctors, while her son Antony is preparing to specialize in post-harvest techniques to carry on the family’s coffee legacy.

Founded in 2022, El Morito is a community-based group of smallholders who process their coffees independently before consolidating for export. This structure prioritizes traceability, autonomy, and shared investment in quality.

This lot from Maria is a deliciously sweet and balanced coffee. In the cup we taste crisp grapefruit and hints of berry with an enjoyable chocolatey finish.