Peru – Jaén

PRODUCER
Jaén comes from eight producers in the high-altitude areas surrounding Jaén, the capital of the Cajamarca region in northern Peru. The region’s rich volcanic soil, tropical rainfall, and ideal climate create excellent potential for high-quality coffee production.

In 2018, Falcon Peru SARL was established as an export company, along with a small warehouse and a quality control lab in Jaén. Farmers who supply their coffee immediately receive a quality analysis, cupping scores, and an offer price. By maintaining full traceability from farm to consumer, these coffees meet the standards of Falcon’s Blueprint Project, ensuring economic transparency for every participating household.

Peru was the first country selected for Falcon’s Carbon Project, launched in the fall of 2022. This project aims to conduct detailed research on farm-level carbon emissions and explore ways to reduce the environmental footprint of coffee cultivation.

PROCESSING
Farmers harvest coffee mid-season and process it on their farms using hand-operated pulpers, fermentation tanks, and drying patios or raised beds. After processing, the coffee is delivered to Falcon’s warehouse in Jaén, where it undergoes sorting, moisture testing, sample roasting, and cupping.

VARIETY
Catuai, Pache, and Caturra are well-established varieties in the specialty coffee world. They share a compact growth habit that facilitates harvesting and excellent adaptability to higher altitudes.

Catuai – A hybrid from Brazil (Mundo Novo × Caturra), bred for high productivity and resistance to wind and heavy rain. It thrives best at mid-altitudes.

Pache – A natural mutation of Bourbon discovered in Guatemala, characterized by a smaller stature and suitability for denser planting in higher altitudes.

Caturra – A natural mutation of Bourbon with a compact growth form and higher productivity, making hand-picking easier and ensuring even light distribution.