Origin
About this lot
ORIGIN The mountainous South American country of Peru is one of the top producers of Arabica coffee in the world. Its thriving coffee sector is well established and continues to support the livelihoods of millions of smallholder producers. The remoteness of the coffee farms and, on average, small size of these farms has allowed for the development of micro-lots that command higher prices in the specialty coffee sector. In addition, the country’s lush highlands and good heirloom varieties offer the potential for growers to overcome the obstacles of limited infrastructure and market access as production and demand increases. The Chirinos district, part of the San Ignacio province, is renowned for producing exceptional coffee. With modern infrastructure, including new roads and a vibrant town centre, Chirinos stands as a central hub for coffee trading. Despite the dominance of middlemen and