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Alarcon Family
Specs
Producer Alarcon Family
Farm La Palestina
Region San Jose de Alto, Jaén, Cajamarca, Peru
Harvest Summer-Fall 2024
Varieties Bourbon
Process Washed
Altitude 1,700-1,800 masl
Importer Apex
Alarcon Family
Producer Profile
La Palestina is an 11 hectare farm that sits at altitudes of about 1,700-1,800 masl in Jaén, Peru. It is owned and operated by the Alarcon family, a cornerstone of the specialty coffee growing community in San Jose de Alto. Originally founded in 1976, by Don Jose Alarcon and Doña Zobeida Coronel, they were attracted to the region by rich soil and ideal growing conditions. Today, the farm is managed by two of their sons. Subtext has been buying their Bourbon for a number of years now. In recent years, they have also planted SL9 and Gesha, and have begun experimenting with honey processing.
Brewing the Alarcon Family's Bourbon
Recommended Use: FILTER
Where to Grind: Start at a fine setting within our recommended grind range*
*Refer to our Grind & Brew Guide for recipes and grind setting ranges tailored to specific grinders and brewers.
Jaén
Jaén, located in the Cajamarca region of Peru boasts high altitudes and a variety of microclimates. Here in the Andes, organic fertilization is common.
Bourbon
Bourbon takes its name from Bourbon Island (now La Réunion), where it was introduced by French missionaries who had taken a few coffee seeds from Yemen in the 1700s. Along with Typica, Bourbon accounts for the basis of most of the world's coffee production today which is made up of Bourbon and Typica descendant varieties. Bourbon is known for its high-quality potential, susceptibility to disease and relatively low yields.
Washed
After harvesting, the cherries undergo a flotation process to remove any defects or unripe cherries. This is followed by a wet fermentation in tanks for 24 to 28 hours, enhancing their natural taste. Following fermentation, the cherries are depulped and meticulously washed to eliminate any remaining mucilage, ensuring a clean, vibrant profile. The beans are then laid out on raised beds to dry gradually over 15 to 25 days.
Transparency
IMPORTER | Apex |
FARMGATE PRICINGWhat's this?FOB: "Freight on board," usually the price paid to the coffee exporter for coffee ready to ship. This includes price paid to the producer as well as milling, warehousing and transportation costs plus any intermediaries' fees and export costs. Farmgate: the price paid by the exporter or other buyer to the producer or producer organization. | -- |
FOB PRICING | $4.60 USD per lb |
SUBTEXT PAID | $6.40 USD per lb |
LOT SIZE | Total lot size of 552 kg. Subtext purchased 207 kg. |
RELATIONSHIP LENGTH | Apex has been working with the Alarcon family for four years. This is the third year we have purchased their coffee. |
QUALITY | Subtext cupping score of 85 |