High Altitude (1,000–2,000m) COE Top 20 Origin

PERUVIAN HIGH-ALTITUDE COFFEE

Directly from smallholder family farms in La Convención, Cusco

The Specialty Coffee Scene

High Altitude Microclimates & Family Farms

Smallholder micro-mills along Cusco mountainous slopes

The specialty coffee scene in La Convención is growing rapidly. Many producers have invested heavily in quality, with numerous farms returning as top 20 participants in the Cup of Excellence (COE) finals. Most coffee producers in La Convención are small family farms with around 2 hectares of mountainous land, processing washed coffees on site in their micro wet mills. Because farms span across varied altitudes, farmers plant different varieties at different elevations, producing distinct micro-lots and versatile estate blends. Read More →

Average Farm Scale
~2 Hectares per Family
Altitude Elevation
1,000m – 2,000m
Variety
SL9, Gesha,Typica, Bourbon, Caturra, and more
Harvest
May-Oct, lower altitude starts earlier
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Green Coffee Sourcing

Traceable, specialized green coffee lots directly from the origin

Give us your desired flavor profile description and target specifications, and we will find the best-fitting coffee for you. We value complete transparency — you receive full value-chain data from the farm gate to the export port. Whether you need micro-lots with exotic florals or larger volume lots with stable flavor consistency, we tailor our sourcing to your business model. Case Study →

In a hurry? Browse our in-stock profiles to fast-track your sourcing

Flavor Profile Matching

Describe your target cupping notes and our team finds the best match

Full traceability

From the GPS location of the farm to the cupping lab, dry mill and export handling, we provide full visibility into your coffee's journey.

Micro-Lots & Container Volume

Flexible options: rare exotic Gesha micro-lots (88+ SCA) or stable commercial volume supply.

Direct Export Logistics

Direct FOB/CIF export contracts packed in GrainPro barrier bags with full phytosanitary clearance and international freight coordination

Quality

★ Q-Grader Sensory Quality Guarantee

On-site resident cupping matching in Quillabamba plus optional independent third-party audit

On-Site Audit

Our resident Q-grader evaluates every lot in Quillabamba to guarantee flavor accuracy before offering.

3rd-Party Verification

Samples can be sent to an independent third-party Q-grader for unbiased sensory certification.

Profile Request

Tell Us What You're Looking For

Use the SCA Flavor Wheel to dial in the perfect profile for your roasting needs

FloralBlack TeaFloralChamomileRoseJasmineFruityBerryBlackberryRaspberryBlueberryStrawberryDried FruitRaisinPruneOther FruitCoconutCherryPomegranatePineappleGrapeApplePeachPearCitrus FruitGrapefruitOrangeLemonLimeSour/FermentedSourSour AromaticsAcetic AcidButyric AcidIsovaleric AcidCitric AcidMalic AcidAlcohol/FermentedWineyWhiskeyFermentedOverripeGreen/VegetativeOlive OilRawGreen/VegetativeUnder-ripePeapodFreshDark GreenVegetativeHay-likeHerb-likeBeanyOtherPapery/MustyStaleCardboardPaperyWoodyMoldy/DampMusty/DustyMusty/EarthyAnimalicMeaty/BrothyPhenolicChemicalBitterSaltyMedicinalPetroleumSkunkyRubberRoastedPipe TobaccoTobaccoBurntAcridAshySmokyBrown, RoastCerealGrainMaltSpicesPungentPepperBrown SpiceAniseNutmegCinnamonCloveNutty/CocoaNuttyPeanutsHazelnutAlmondCocoaChocolateDark ChocolateSweetBrown SugarMolassesMaple SyrupCaramelizedHoneyVanillaVanillinOverall SweetSweet Aromatics

Sample: Gesha from Santa Ana

Altitude: 2055 masl

Processing Method: Washed

Flavor Profile

RaspberryBlack TeaRoseJasmineOrangeBrown Sugar

A complex and elegant profile, leading with delicate rose and jasmine, followed by bright raspberry and mandarin, and finishing with sweet brown sugar and black tea notes.

7-Step Sourcing Process

A structured, transparent journey from request to export shipment

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Request & Brief

Send us your coffee profile request or choose from profiles we share

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Sample Delivery

We send green coffee sample lots to your roastery for evaluation

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Virtual Cupping

Conduct a live virtual cupping together to calibrate and confirm sensory notes

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Contract

Finalize transparent contract pricing, FOB/CIF terms, and delivery window

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Dry Milling & Sorting

Precision dry milling after parchment reposo, optical sorting, and moisture stabilization at origin

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Pre-Shipment Sample (PSS)

Representative PSS drawn and dispatched for your final sensory and physical quality approval

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Packaging & Export Logistics

Hermetic packaging (GrainPro/Ecotact) in jute bags, customs clearance, and delivery via ocean container or air freight

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Coffee Tourism & Cultural Exploration

Experience nature, culture, and coffee in La Convención

For our roasting partners and green buyers, we offer guided, boots-on-the-ground immersion trips to La Convención. Understand the terroir, meet the producers, and see our quality control firsthand.

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    Andes Meets Amazon: Base in Quillabamba where the Andean highlands transition into the lush Amazonian cloud forest.
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    Origin Cuppings: Cup different local coffees right at the source and meet the producers behind them.
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    Authentic Archaeology: Discover fascinating Incan sites without the elevated prices and crowds of Machu Picchu.
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    Nature & Botany: Learn traditional botanical knowledge and observe how local communities interact with nature
Adventure Warning! Travel involves high-altitude mountain terrain, unpaved farm trails, and raw nature. Recommended for adventurous coffee roasters and nature enthusiasts!
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Authentic Origin Immersion
Experience on-farm cuppings, try local food, and explore native agroforestry ecosystems
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