Ayabaca

PROCESSING

This coffee is produced using a controlled natural process. Fermentation is carefully managed for 6 - 8 hours to enhance quality, after which the coffee is dried as whole cherry on raised beds. Once dried to the desired moisture content, the cherries are hulled to remove the dried fruit - leaving the green beans. While natural processing remains the primary method in this region, producers are also exploring honey processing techniques for future harvests.

TRACEABILITY

Sourced through Equitorial Traders, a fourth-generation, family-owned specialty green coffee importer based in London. Equitorial has been trading for over 30 years and collaborates with social enterprises such as Well Grounded, which provides training and access to careers in the specialty coffee industry. All Peruvian crops are sourced through their export partner Chacra Café in Jaén, Cajamarca, with whom they have worked for three years. Chacra Café specialises in Peruvian specialty coffee and partners closely with local producers to ensure quality and traceability.

 Price Paid for Green Coffee (ex. shipping): £9.65/kg
 Amount Purchased: 207kg
 Harvest: June - October 2025