Rojas & Requejo, Natural - Peru

In 2002, two friends, Manuel Rojas and Esther Requejo, decided to start growing coffee in a sustainable way. They acquired a plot of more than 105 hectares in the locality of Ortiz de Arrieta, in the Amazonas region, called Miraflores.

They liked this plot very much because of its excellent conditions for the cultivation of specialty coffee, especially thanks to its altitude and soil.

In order to produce coffee with unique qualities, from sustainable agriculture and intended for a niche market, the owners of the Miraflores plantation developed and adopted a plan for the cultivation of specialty coffees from unique varieties. Specific areas have been assigned to the following varieties: Geisha (1,900 – 2,000 masl), Bourbon (1,850 masl), Java (1,900 masl), Typica (1,700–1,800 masl) and SL-28 (1,800 masl), among others. The first harvests began in 2021.

Cherries are picked selectively when they reach a sugar content between 18 and 23 °Brix. The whole cherries are then soaked for 12 hours, both to clean them and to allow their density to be stabilized. Initial drying is done in the shade, with five turning cycles in the first 24 hours. Secondary drying continues in the shade, but stirring is intensified once every two hours for 7 to 14 days. Final drying reduces agitation and extends the total drying time to 27 days.

The result in the cup is a celebration of perseverance, expertise, and this gorgeous Arabica variety. Fruity, with sweet notes of peach, nectarine and berries. With an elegant floral character and a transparency in the cup as clear as a diamond.

• Region: Lonya Grande, Amazonas
• Country: Peru
• Elevation: 1,700 - 2,000 masl
• Variety: Geisha
• Process: Natural