Peru David Flores La Neblina

Due to the limited release of Peru La Neblina, this coffee is offered as whole bean only and may not always be roasted the same day it ships. If you need it ground, we’re happy to accommodate by request—just reach out to Orders@rubycoffeeroasters.com.

Current Stock will be roasted 6/16

We Taste:  Melon - Apricot - Rainer Cherry - Chocolate Macaron

Light Roast

La Neblina Sidra: A memorable cup from Peru

David Flores grows coffee on his farm, aptly named La Neblina (which translates to the mist or fog), high in the mountains of Peru’s Cajamarca region. David is General Manager of El Morito, a collective of more than 150 independent smallholder producers. El Morito started as a family company when David was a young boy, but formalized as an association in 2022 and now serves to assist producers with aggregation and export while encouraging autonomy in processing. When he is not leading El Morito, David is focusing on growing and processing his own coffee. He has planted his farm with distinctive varieties seeking the highest quality in his product, including gesha, marshelle, and sidra. 

This varietal lot from La Neblina is all sidra, a compelling modern variety of arabica coffee. It is most commonly grown in Ecuador and Colombia, but the genetics point to some variation depending on where it’s found. Typically, it’s known as a natural mutation of bourbon, but may be closer related to more distant Ethiopian heirloom varieties. Regardless, if you see sidra variety on the label, you can expect an especially bright and aromatic cup with high florality and intense sweetness, and this La Neblina coffee is no exception. You might even be surprised that it comes from Peru. While it sounds exotic, it has a certain comforting sweetness with a silky smooth body, and clean fruit flavors, thanks to the careful and intentional washed processing.

Specialty coffee in Peru has tremendous potential. Of the roughly 223,000 smallholder producers, only one quarter belong to cooperatives. With the resources of exporters, regional cooperatives, and local groups like El Morito, small investments can make big changes in access to markets, quality varietal stock, and agronomy assistance.

La Neblina provides a unique opportunity to experience a delightful washed Sidra from Peru, and a first for our menu here at Ruby.

8 oz / 227 g. Whole bean.

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David Flores' La Neblina represents a washed Sidra from Cajamarca, one of Peru's significant coffee-growing regions. Washed processing typically emphasizes cleaner acidity and brighter fruit expression, qualities evident here through the melon and stone fruit notes Ruby Coffee Roasters identified. The Sidra varietal has gained recognition for its distinctive flavor profile, and this lot demonstrates how regional expression and careful processing can highlight its potential.

Ruby Coffee Roasters' tasting notes—melon, apricot, Rainier cherry, and chocolate macaron—suggest a coffee balancing bright, delicate fruit with subtle chocolate undertones. This combination indicates a thoughtfully developed roast that preserves the coffee's inherent character while adding depth. Coffees from Peru's highlands continue to establish themselves as noteworthy options for those seeking quality Central Andean lots.