La Libertad - Peru

Tastes like: Red Grape, Cranberry, Vanilla

Strength (Roast level - Light to Dark): 3

Process: Washed

Roast Profile: Medium to Light

Origin: La Libertad, Peru

Best if you:

✔ Drink filter coffee

✔ Like bright fruity flavours

This washed Peruvian coffee is sweet and silky, with notes of vanilla, cranberry and red grape.

Sourced from a small farm in La Libertad, Northern Peru, it’s produced by second-generation farmer David Guevara Armijos. The region’s high altitude, rich soils and naturally high humidity create ideal conditions for growing high-quality coffee.

After harvesting, the cherries from the microlot are washed in fresh water, depulped, and fermented overnight. Once fermentation is complete, typically after 12–24 hours depending on the weather, the coffee is rinsed and laid out on raised beds to dry. It’s then moved to a lined patio, where it dries slowly over 7–10 days, helping to preserve sweetness in the cup.

This coffee is best enjoyed as a filter brew, which results is a bright fruit-forward cup with a silky mouthfeel.

We recommend pairing with: A Raspberry Danish

Best brewing methods:

✔ V60/pour over: brings out lighter, fruity notes

✔ Cafetiere: highlights sweetness and body

How do I brew this coffee? Explore our brew guides to find the right method for you. 

We removed seals on our bags to reduce plastic in our packaging, to keep your coffee as fresh as possible you can use our convenient coffee clips or our stylish coffee tins.

This washed Peru from La Libertad, produced by David Guevara Armijos, showcases the bright acidity and defined fruit character typical of washed coffees. Volcano Coffee Works identifies red grape and cranberry as its dominant notes, complemented by vanilla—a profile that suggests both vibrant berry aromatics and subtle sweetness in the cup.

La Libertad coffees, grown in Peru's northern highlands, often express clean, fruit-forward characteristics when processed through washing. This lot's red fruit emphasis pairs well with the vanilla undertone, creating balance between acidity and body. Explore Volcano Coffee Works' full selection at their shop page, or reference the flavor wheel to identify comparable tasting experiences.