Carloman Carranza 250g

Carloman Carranza 250g

Carloman Carranza 250g

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We’re very excited to bring you this interesting coffee from Peru. It combines the Jasmine tones of a geisha varietal with the sweetness of the red bourbon varietal. Then the natural processing lifts the fruit and mouthfeel. What a combination! This one is all about the light floral tones of jasmine in the cup with mid range cherry tones and a sticky honey finish.

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Carloman Carranza

Our seasonal coffees each come with their own story, which is part of what makes them so special. Here we take a closer look at the producer of this coffee, Carloman Carranza.

The Farm

Carloman’s farm is located in the town of Gracias a Dios in the department of Amazonas, high in Peru’s Cajamarca department.

Carloman lives in the village Gracias a Dios in the district of Lonya Grande and is skilled with the cultivation and production of coffee. In addition to growing coffee, he also raises cattle to diversify his income.

The Facts

Varietal: Geisha
Processing: Fully washed
Altitude: 1,530 metres

Harvesting & Processing

Carloman’s harvest spans from May to October. Coffee processing techniques in the region are tried and tested methods of production, often passed down through the generations. This lot begins with the cherries being selectively handpicked, before being floated in cool clean water to remove any low-density cherries. Once the coffee is washed and sorted, he leaves the cherries in a tank of water for 8 hours and waits until the water is complete drained. The cherries are then fermented in another tank for an additional 72 hours to breakdown the exterior pulp.

The coffee is moved to a solar dryer where it dries until the moisture content reaches 11%, which can take 20 – 25 days. He carefully moves the coffee every two hours for 4 days and then every 4 hours until completely dried. This helps promote an even drying and prevent the spread of mould. As soon as both lots are dried, they are sent to the mill in Jaen to be hulled and rested prior to export. Carloman uses a digital hygrometer to manage fermentation and drying – this dedication to perfection is evident in the final cup quality.

Social and Environmental Responsibility

The farm’s name, Guardian del Bosque, means ‘Guardian of the Forest,’ and was deemed so because Carloman protects a portion of his land as native forests to preserve flora and fauna.

Some of the most difficult challenges on his farm are the torrential rains that can cause landslides on the steep slopes within the Amazonas region. Strategic planting and intercropping help ameliorate these threats.

For fertiliser, Carloman uses a mixture of compost and ‘guano de las Islas’, meaning guano from the islands. Located just off the coast of Peru are a collection of small islands, home to large sea bird populations. These birds produce large amounts of excrement, or, guano, which settles on the ground as a nutrient-rich top layer. Guano is collected on the island and transported to the mainland to be used as a fertiliser.

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For over ten years we have worked closely with Mercanta. They pay a fair price for coffee, empowering the growers they work with. Such is our faith in their commitment to supporting farmers that we now purchase 100% of our coffee through Mercanta.
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