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Cajamarca is nestled in Peru’s highlands, a fertile mountain valley. The high altitudes here and tropical weather patterns create an ideal environment to grow heirloom Typica or Arabica coffee varietals. In Jazz Alley Nights, the Peruvian coffee from this origin yields sweetness like caramel with cranberry and walnut flavors.

Historically, the region has been primarily known for its dairy products, but today Cajamarca is gaining a reputation for fine coffee. The mountain valleys get regular sun, and the high altitudes allow for cool nights. Women wear traditional serapes and bowler hats as they climb the slopes, picking coffee cherries. The locals have a deep respect for the natural areas surrounding their villages. They have developed a rich folklore in which monsters appear, mountains kill approaching birds, and animals can steal a person’s soul.

The awe for the inviolable land is obvious. Increasingly Peruvian farmers are banding together to form cooperatives as a way of getting fair prices for their coffee in the global market. These cooperatives are providing money for better roads and for diversified sources of income like sheep, farmed trout, and guinea pigs (a source of food here). The farmers continue to protect the land, and the land takes care of the farmers: a symbiotic relationship.

Below are some basic recipes outlining what we found produced the best cup with this coffee, however we encourage each home brewer to experiment and modify these recipes to suite their own tastes.

The French press is a great brewing method because it allows for full extraction of the coffee's essential oils and flavors, resulting in a rich and robust cup. Unlike methods that use paper filters, the French press preserves the natural oils from the coffee beans, enhancing its aroma and body. Additionally, the brewing process is straightforward and requires minimal equipment, making it accessible for both beginners and seasoned coffee enthusiasts. The ability to control steeping time and coffee-to-water ratio also allows for customization, catering to individual taste preferences.

Coffee: 40g
Grind: Medium coarse (slightly finer than sea salt)
Water: 600g 93° C/ 199° F
Total Brew Time: 15 Minutes
Yields appx. 2 cups

Prep
Preheat the French press by filling it with hot water. After heating the French press, dump the water out and fill with ground coffee.

Immerse
Pour all of the hot water over the ground coffee. Start the timer and stir for 30 seconds. Secure the top with the filter pulled up. Wait for the coffee to brew. When the timer reaches 5:00 remove the top, stir briefly, and secure top back on. Wait an additional 10 minutes. Press the filter down and decant the coffee into mugs to serve or another vessel.