Salted Brook - Medium Roast Peruvian Single Origin

Roast: Medium

Origin: Piura, Amazonas, Peru

Tasting Profile: Salted caramel, silky sweet, bright citrus

Perfect For: Lovers of sweet and smooth coffees, morning pour-overs, and anyone seeking a balanced, premium single-origin brew

Salted Brook takes you deep into the Andes - a smooth Peruvian medium roast that perfectly balances decadent salted caramel sweetness with a bright citrus finish. Grown by the Cooperativa Agricola de Servicios Norandino in the lush regions of Piura and Amazonas and roasted to perfection, this coffee delivers the silky, sweet character that Peruvian specialty coffee is celebrated for.

What Makes It Special:

This coffee comes from the Cooperativa Agricola de Servicios Norandino, a cooperative of smallholder farmers in Peru's northern highlands. The farmers cultivate a diverse mix of traditional varieties (Caturra, Bourbon, Catuai, Pache, and Catimor) at altitudes of 1100-1700 meters in nutrient-rich clay mineral soil, creating beans with exceptional sweetness and balance.

The Fully Washed & Sun Dried Process:

Salted Brook is fully washed and dried in the sun - a traditional processing method that creates exceptionally clean, sweet flavors. The washing process removes all fruit from the bean before drying, allowing the coffee's natural sweetness to shine through. The sun drying develops the salted caramel notes and silky body that make this coffee so distinctive and delicious.

Flavor Experience:

The aroma is intoxicating - sweet salted caramel with hints of citrus. The first sip reveals a beautifully balanced cup: decadent salted caramel flavors provide rich, sweet depth, creating that signature "silky sweet" character, while bright citrus notes add refreshing acidity and complexity. The flavors work together perfectly - the salted caramel provides indulgent sweetness, while the citrus keeps it lively and prevents it from being cloying. The body is smooth and silky, and the finish is clean with lingering caramel sweetness.

Why Peruvian Coffee Excels:

Peruvian specialty coffee is known for its exceptional sweetness, clean cup profile, and balanced acidity. The combination of high altitude, mineral-rich soil, traditional varieties, and meticulous processing creates coffees with smooth body, natural sweetness, and bright acidity - making them perfect for those who love sweet, approachable coffees with complexity.

Best Brewing Methods:

Drip coffee maker, pour-over, or French press to highlight the salted caramel sweetness and silky body. This coffee is delicious black to appreciate the salted caramel and citrus complexity, or with a splash of cream to enhance the smooth, sweet character. Perfect for your morning routine or any time you want a sweet, satisfying cup.

Coffee Details:

- Grower: Cooperativa Agricola de Servicios Norandino
- Variety: Caturra, Bourbon, Catuai, Pache, & Catimor
- Region: Piura, Amazonas, Peru
- Altitude: 1100-1700 M
- Soil Type: Clay Minerals
- Process: Fully washed and dried in the sun

Roasted fresh to order in small batches. A silky sweet Peruvian coffee with salted caramel and bright citrus notes.