Peru Agua Cristalina SO Espresso

In the northernmost reaches of the Peruvian Andes lies the small coffee community of Alto Ihuamaca, where high elevation, sun-soaked days, and cool nights create ideal conditions for growing exceptional coffee.

Recommended Recipe: 18g in, 24-28s, 48-50g out

Intelligentsia Coffee presents this espresso from Peru's Alto Ihuamaca region, a single-origin offering that brings the distinctive character of this Peruvian terroir to the cup. The espresso format suggests a deliberate roast profile chosen to highlight the beans' qualities in concentrated form, where regional nuances become particularly pronounced.

Alto Ihuamaca coffees typically express the balance characteristic of Peruvian origins—a middle ground between the fruit-forward profiles of some Latin American regions and the earthy complexity prized in espresso applications. When evaluating the sensory experience, refer to the flavor wheel to contextualize the tasting notes and understand how these descriptors relate to the coffee's broader sensory profile.