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Peru Organic Salkantay

Roasted by Glen Lyon Coffee

Organic coffee from five producers near Machu Picchu's Salkantay mountain.

Peru Organic Salkantay — Glen Lyon Coffee
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From the roaster

From the slopes of the Salkantay mountain near Machu Picchu, this coffee was organically grown by five different producers from the Huadquina Cooperative.

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Context

This Peru Organic Salkantay comes from Huadquina Cooperative in the Salkantay region, processed using the washed method to highlight the coffee's inherent clarity and brightness. Glen Lyon Coffee's sourcing emphasizes organic cultivation practices, supporting sustainable farming in Peru's highlands.

Washed coffees typically allow the bean's origin characteristics to shine through without the heavier fruit-forward qualities found in natural-process lots. Explore the flavor wheel to identify the specific notes this coffee expresses in your cup.

Buy — $13.25 from Glen Lyon Coffee

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Frequently asked questions

How is Peru Organic Salkantay processed?

Peru Organic Salkantay uses the Washed process.

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