Peru - Norandino

In Peru, indigenous farmers use organic practices on small plots of land to grow coffee intercropped with shade trees and other crops. 

They harvest, sort, de-pulp, ferment, wash, and dry their coffee using micro-mills, while cooperatives perform important tasks for small producers.

Cooperatives are divided into local, regional, and umbrella organisations.

Locals focus on training and infrastructure. Regional cooperatives support coffee producers by providing credit and investing in social programs that improve their quality of life. 

These initiatives, including environmental training, healthcare, life insurance, and education opportunities, are made possible through collective resources generated from coffee sales. 

Norandino supports three regional cooperatives (CEPICAFE, CENFROCAFE, Sol y Café) with 7000 members and 25,000 acres of coffee in Piura, Cajamarca, Amazonas and San Martin.

Norandino coordinates the preparation and export of coffee from various cooperatives, ensuring quality and traceability. 

Their advanced dry mill and certified cupping lab can assess thousands of samples for maximum potential. 

Their cupping lab doubles as a training center and Q certification testing site.

This coffee is a great example of the quality we have grown accustomed to from Peruvian producers.

Sweet, nutty and a little bit of citrus all shine through the incredibly clean cup and finish. 

We love this coffee on all brew methods; the depth in flavour and low acidity fruity notes make it a crowd-pleaser.