Gregoria Miranda Huaman has been cultivating coffee at Finca Mesapata since 2005. The farm’s name, which translates to “table legs”, comes from trees on the farm that produce fruit that look like the legs of a traditional table.
Cultivation
The high altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level is quite high for coffee production. In this case, a warming climate has made it possible to cultivate coffee at such high altitudes. The high altitude also helps minimize instances of pests and diseases, which allows Gregoria to plant Bourbon variety trees. These high-quality varieties have immense potential for high-quality profiles but are highly susceptible to the pests and diseases that plague coffee production. Those pests and diseases don’t fare well in cooler climates and are less likely to spread to high altitude regions.
Harvest & Post-Harvest
Cherry is selectively handpicked and processed on the farm. They float and visually hand sort all cherry before pulping it. Parchment and remaining mucilage is laid on covered raised beds to dry. Parchment is raked frequently to ensure even drying. It takes approximately 6 days for parchment to dry.
Origin: Peru
Owner: Gregoria Miranda Huaman & family
Estate: Finca Mesapata
Region: Cusco
Town: Calca
Altitude: 2000 masl
Varietal: Bourbon
Grade: G1
Certification: Organic, Fairtrade
Harvest: March – September
Processing: Honey Processed
Tasting Notes: Grape, Caramel, Milk Chocolate and Green Apple
Roasting Notes: Definitely works best at a darker roast profile. Just after second crack for best results and an even flavour.
Moisture Content: 10%
Small Batch Roasting: Roast For You Service – Terms & Conditions
Introduction
Small Batch Roasting now offers a service that offers personalised coffee roasting for customers who want to enjoy freshly roasted coffee tailored to their preferences. This article will discuss the Roast For You Service, its terms and conditions, and provide essential information for customers to make informed decisions when ordering.
Roast For You Service
When you choose to have your coffee roasted for you, we will roast the exact amount ordered and roast this for you to the selected roast profile you have chosen. Our small batch roasting process ensures that your coffee is roasted with care and precision, resulting in a high-quality, freshly roasted product.
Minimum Green Weight Requirement
Please be advised that the minimum green weight for roasting any one single origin is 6kg. Any orders placed with less than 6kg of each origin will be placed on hold and may cause delays in being dispatched. We will contact you to discuss how you wish to proceed in this case.
Weight Loss During Roasting
Please be mindful of the weight loss through moisture loss during roasting, which is typically between 12-20% depending on the level of roast. The darker the roast, the higher the moisture loss. This weight loss should be taken into account when ordering your coffee to ensure you receive the desired amount of roasted coffee.
Order Processing Time
Orders for roasted coffees will naturally take a little longer to process. Please allow a minimum of 3 days for your order to arrive from the point of order. If we are able to drop your order in the roasting schedule sooner, we will always endeavor to do so.
Mixed Orders
Mixed orders which include green and roasted coffees will be dispatched together when the roasted coffees are ready. We are unable to split these orders, so please consider the slightly longer delivery times when ordering mixed coffees.
Packaging
Your coffee will be bulk packed into a 6kg bulk bag with an identifying label on only. This packaging ensures that your coffee remains fresh and protected during transit.
Roast Profile and Liability
We will roast to your desired roast profile, but are unable to take any liability for any taste discrepancies that may arise from this. We are unable to take back any coffees once they have been roasted to your desired roast profile.
Yield Estimate
Typically, a medium roast coffee at 6kg green will yield 5.1kg of freshly roasted coffee. This estimate should be taken into account when ordering your coffee to ensure you receive the desired amount of roasted coffee.
