PÉROU ALARCON 250g

In 1960, Juan Bautista Alarcón Gonzales and his wife Soraida purchased La Palestina farm, naming it for “its blessed land” that yields abundant harvests. They have a large family of more than 10 people who are all involved in producing coffee. Initially cultivating catimor for its resistance to "roya" disease, they later shifted to bourbon, discovering that this variety is even more resistant to such challenges.

Over the past two decades, the Alarcón family has exclusively worked with bourbon, aiming for 90-scoring coffee. They've introduced new varieties, including the "Marchell" mutation of Bourbon, geisha, and java, with 7,000 seeds already planted.

Through collaboration with Origin Coffee Lab, led by Jose Rivera since 2018, the family embraced technology and innovation to enhance planting, harvest spacing, and cup quality.

Participating in the "Cup of Excellence," their coffee scored 87.5, revealing its significant potential. Fully dedicated to their land, each family member contributed to farm improvements, emphasising a balance between human life and land stewardship.

Aníbal Alarcón (one of the Alarcón brothers), specialises in coffee quality and fermentation through Origin Coffee Lab's training. In 2019, he achieved an 88 in cup quality in the "Cup of Excellence" contest.

The Project: Origin Coffee Lab

This coffee is part of our sourcing program in Peru through Origin Coffee Lab. We acquire microlots or communal blends from small, family-operated farms, where the entire production process occurs. Producers in premium programs, like ours, invest in production, holding enough parchment for potential microlots or improved community blends.

Our sourcing is concentrated in villages in La Coipa, Colossay, San Ignacio, and other locations, selected through selective cupping. Our exporting partner actively supports producer relations, providing assistance with quality protocols, traceability, and premiums.

Our approach is consistent across communities: selecting microlots with high performance, lot sizes between 10 and 20 bags, and purchasing producer blends when possible. The program ensures fair premiums for all coffees, emphasising community investment for a consistent supply and continual farmer incentives for quality production.