Additional info
Origin - COPA comes from Chacra D’Dago, the only biodynamic coffee farm in all of Peru. The farm is around 1550-1600m located in Palomar, 30 minutes from Villa Rica, a famous coffee town in Central Peru.
Varietals & Harvest - COPA is a mix of Catuai, Costa Rica 95, Obata and Tupi. This coffee was harvested in August 2022.
Process & Fermentation - COPA coffee is washed. It has been fermented for 76 hours in their unique octagon concrete tank followed by drying on African beds for 10-15 days.
Flavour & Notes - This coffee has notes of candy, toffee, almond with a citrus acidity. It was cupped in Lima in September 2022 and has been given an SCA score of 84.5
What certifications does this coffee have?
This coffee is certified organic and certified biodynamic. The Chacra D’Dago farm is very strict and consistent with the fertilisers they use and with it being biodynamic certified, Demeter, the German based certification body, makes sure that all fertilisers are from the farm and used at certain times of the year in specific ways.
The fertiliser comes from a variety of different sources throughout the farm. They have their compost heaps that are made from chicken, pigs and guinea pig manure, along with a whole host of organic materials from across the farm.
Their biodynamic preparations are also a big factor in their fertilising, they use these at certain times of the year and alongside their intercropping systems and native trees, provide the most nutrition and protection to the soil.
It’s the combination of the farm grown fertiliser and the design of their farm that allows them to grow super organic coffee and at the same time protect and nourish the soil year on year for consistent, high quality coffee, every year.