Peru Aprocassi

Producer Profile: Located in the mountainous region of the Cajamarca province in Peru, the Cooperativa de Servicios Múltiples de San Ignacio, Cajamarca (APROCASSI) was founded in 2000 by small producers committed to earning a fair price for their coffee. APROCASSI continually seeks to produce high-quality coffee and improve its members’ standard of living. They regularly invest in programs that teach members how to improve coffee quality and productivity. Most families work on approximately seven hectares of land and grow a variety of products, including coffee in the higher elevations. Roughly 93% of their products are organic.

Since becoming Fair Trade Certified in 2001, the cooperative has financed several social and productivity programs using its Fair Trade premium. Portions of their premium are also used to
pay producers immediately for their coffee sales.

Cupping Profile: Smooth Medium Body with crisp sweet acidity. This coffee emits a sweet floral aroma with good fruit tones and a clean balanced aftertaste