Cesar Sampertegui – Bourbon – Washed

This lot was produced by César Sampertegui, “A Pioneer of Innovation”

César Sampertegui was among the first producers in Santa María to embrace experimentation. He not only is constantly innovating his processes but was also one of the earliest active members  of the cooperative, contributing his experience and passion during its foundational years. His example opened pathways and built trust for many other producers who continue to follow in  his footsteps today.

Coffee Processing

The process for this washed microlot starts by selectively harvesting all ripe beans. The cherries are fermented in tanks for 96 hours; after the fermentation process, they are then pulped. They are then dried on African beds for at least 165 hours using ambient temperature.

General Information

– Founded: 2008
– Location Santa María, La Cascarilla, Jaén, Cajamarca region.
– Altitude: 1800 masl
– Coffee Variety: Bourbon
– Soil Type: Clay Loam Soil
– Average Temperature: 21C
– Average Rainfall: 1800 mm
– Farm size: 3 H

Aromas del Valle is a cooperative that was founded by Merly Cruz Rivera and Ivan Cruz Rivera in 2015. Aromas del Valle was created to provide support to producers, as well as increase transparency within the coffee supply chain. Today, the cooperative supports over 500 smallholder members in the regions of Jaén, San Ignacio & Cutervo. The cooperative promotes the development of high quality coffees through social, economic, technological and environmental support for members.