September 2013 Coffee of the Month Organic Cafe Femenino

This triple-certified Arabica bean coffee is a special blend with Typica, Bourbon, Caturra bean varieties grown at 5400’ elevation on the Eastern slopes of the Northern Andean Mountains in the Lambayeque region of Peru.

Roast:  Light to medium roast.

Taste Profile:  This delicious coffee has a sweet, caramelly taste with a hint of nuts and dried fruit. The aftertaste is sweet, chocolaty and creamy with a clean finish.

The Cafe Femenino project has proven to be a model of empowerment of rural women farmers and has grown beyond the geographical boundaries of Peru. It’s the first-ever attempt to spotlight women coffee farmers as well as sustainable coffee farming that includes certified organic, certified Fair Trade, and certified Smithsonian Shade Grown “Bird-Friendly” coffee.  http://bit.ly/169YlJX