Cafedirect BIO Machu Picchu SCA 82 coffee beans 750 g

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Rich and delicate coffee with pleasant tones of dark chocolate and nuts. Coffee tones are caused by the characteristic mineral composition of the subsoil on which the plant grows.

Recommended preparation

We recommend at least 7g of coffee beans per cup. Depending on the grinding thickness, this coffee is suitable for preparing espresso, drip coffee, coffee for the coffee machine and filtered coffee.

Roasting power: class 4 out of 5 (strong roasting, no acidity)

Variety: Bourbon, Typica, Caturra

SCA Score: > 82 (coffee of choice) according to the Specialty Coffee Association.

Specialty coffee is made from the highest quality coffee beans and is most often Arabica coffee beans. According to the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) bylaws, the term specialty coffee means coffee that scores a total of 80 or more points during tasting. By comparison, regular store-bought coffees have 50-79 points.

Country of origin: Peru The raw materials are not genetically modified. It is grown at extreme altitudes, in the heart of the Inca region of the Peruvian Andes, near the sacred site of Machu Picchu.

Agricultural cooperative: HUADQUINA

Cultivation altitude: 1500 - 1900 m.

Share of fair trade: 100%

Cafédirect coffees are packaged in a protective atmosphere using nitrogen , which pushes oxygen out of the package and prevents unwanted oxidation of the coffee. Nitrogen has no effect on the taste of the coffee. Thanks to the protective atmosphere , the quality, appearance and maximum flavor of the coffee are preserved . This process helps preserve the excellent freshness of the coffee for longer.

Store the coffee in a dry place. After opening, prevent access to air.

Why choose Cafédirect Machu Picchu?

The coffee cherries for this coffee were hand-picked by farmers from the Peruvian cooperative HUADQUINA just when they were perfectly ripe. Coffee beans are obtained from cherries by washing them in spring water (so-called " washing "), then they are dried on large boards outside in the sun. The entire growing, harvesting and processing process meets high quality standards so you can enjoy excellent organic coffee.

Depending on the thickness of the grind, you can use the coffee for any preparation method. It is especially excellent for making espresso, to which it adds its captivating aroma. It is also ideal for brewing coffee in a French press. Stronger roasting suppresses the natural acidity of the Arabica. In the case of Machu Picchu coffee, it is a coffee with a slightly full flavor, with a hint of cocoa and nuts , without a bitter finish. The cocoa-nut flavor is caused by the specific composition of the volcanic soil in the Machu Picchu area.

HUADQUINA

The HUADQUINA coffee cooperative is located in the Peruvian region of Cusco, near Machu Picchu (UNESCO World Heritage). Hand-tended by farmers, coffee trees grow in the best possible climate on the steep slopes of the Andes at high altitudes, surrounded by tropical valleys.

Cafédirect obtains its coffee beans directly from the HUADQUINA cooperative, with which it has cooperated directly since 1996. Cafédirect returns more than 50% of its profits directly to the cooperatives it cooperates with. In the case of the HUADQUINA cooperative, the cooperation has lasted for more than 20 years. As a result, cooperatives train farmers in quality control, natural resource management, coffee taste testing, proper harvesting, coffee farm management, and coffee plantation restoration to ensure high-quality, sustainable coffee.

Cafédirect's carbon footprint - 2019 development

As part of the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), Cafédirect has set an ambitious emissions reduction target. Since 2019, Cafédirect has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 37.12%, with plans to reduce emissions by 50% by 2023 (compared to the base year of 2019) and then achieve net zero emissions until 2040.

Composition

100% organic Arabica coffee beans. Hand collected.