Peru Selva Central is back and is available online and in cafes from April 3rd to April 30th.
Selva Central
Selva Central, aka Central Jungle, is a high jungle in Peru covered in cloud forest and is mainly situated within the tropical Chanchamayo Province, which is known for its coffee production. It is an area that is more popular with the Lima locals, or limeƱos, than any tourists, who typically tend to favor the lowland rainforest jungles around Puerto Maldonado and Iquitos. (1)
History Of The C.A.C. Pangoa
To read more about the Cooperativa Agraria Cafetalera Pangoa, or C.A.C. Pangoa, including its rich history and innovative ambitions towards a more sustainable future, check out this blog post on Peru Pangoa written back in February of 2024.
Tasting Notes
The Peru Selva Central is a specialty-grade, organic-certified, 100% Arabica washed process coffee. This medium roast coffee (our roast level 4) was grown at an altitude of 1000 to 2050 m above sea level. With an excellent cupping score of 83.75, youāll get a sensational cup full of milk chocolate, plum, and tobacco leaf tasting notes.Ā
70% of this coffee consists of the Catimor varietal, which is a hybrid cross between Caturra and Timor (Catimor). Catimor coffee comes from high-yielding dwarf plants with bronze-colored leaf tips and more rounded beans. Fortunately, they are highly resistant to diseases like coffee leaf rust.Ā
For the best brew to maximize a Catimor coffeeās balanced tasting notes, try it as a homemade cappuccino. (3)
References:
- Dunnell, T. (2022, September 21). How To Get To Chanchamayo And The Selva Central Jungle lodges and Germanic towns. Retrieved November 26, 2024, from https://horizonguides.com/guides/how-to-visit-the-peruvian-amazon/selva-centralĀ
- Toptygina, D. (2023, November 28). Catimor Coffee: A Complete Guide To Catimor Variety. Retrieved November 26, 2024, from https://www.homegrounds.co/catimor-coffee/Ā