Estrella Divina, Peru

ESTRELLA DIVINA
PERU

Bønnetype: Bourbon, Marshell, Catimor, Pache, Catuaí
Prosess: Vasket
Region: La Coipa, San Ignacio
Produsent: Origin Coffee Lab

INFO FROM THE IMPORTER:
Estrella Divina

From the high altitudes of the Rumpite village in northern Peru emerges 'Estrella Divina,' translating to divine star in Spanish; a blend crafted by our partners at Origin Coffee Lab.

Origin Coffee Lab initiated the Estrella Divina project in 2017, engaging approximately 72 producers in the pursuit of top-quality coffee in the region. Recently, they introduced the Solidario program, offering producers training, market access, financial support, and quality feedback. In this initiative, producers learn to implement a more controlled fermentation process and monitor drying time based on sunlight hours. Future priorities for the Estrella Divina project include introducing new varieties like Bourbon and Yellow Caturra while continually enhancing fermentation, drying, and storage processes.

Harvest & Post-Harvest

Cherries used for Estrella Divina have been cultivated at optimal elevation and under ideal climate conditions. The producers are dedicated to good farm management and processing practices, highlighting the region's potential for specialty coffees. The microclimate in the area is unique, as warm air currents from the plains of Rumipite meet cool, fresh air descending from the La Coipa mountains.

Most producers in Estrella Divina cultivate Bourbon, Pache, Caturra, and Catuai.

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.