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PERU EL OSO WASHED – ESPRESSO ROAST
PERU EL OSO WASHED – ESPRESSO ROAST
Please check your grind selection before ordering. Your coffee is roasted and ground to order, so ground coffee cannot be returned or exchanged for change of mind once dispatched. Whole bean stays fresh for longer.
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Peru El Oso: Fruity, Washed Peruvian Coffee Roasted for Espresso
El Oso comes from the Cooperativa Agraria Frontera San Ignacio in Cajamarca, northern Peru. It is washed, grown between 1,350 and 1,890 masl and scores 84 SCA points. Expect green apple, peach and kiwi with a bright grapefruit lift, resting on a base of chocolate and caramel. Roasted especially for espresso machines.
The Bear Behind the Name
"Oso" is Spanish for bear. The farms lie in the buffer zone of the Santuario Nacional Tabaconas Namballe near San Ignacio, a protected area where spectacled bears and other native wildlife face real pressure. The El Oso Project helps conserve the surrounding forest. The cooperative supplies native forestry species for replanting, coffee seedlings suited to the forest environment, solar drying tents and composting warehouses that reduce the need to buy fertiliser.
Quick Reference
| Origin | Peru |
| Region | San Ignacio, Cajamarca |
| Producer | Cooperativa Agraria Frontera San Ignacio |
| Varietals | Typica, Caturra, Mundo Novo, Bourbon, Catimor, Imperial, Pache, Catuai |
| Process | Washed |
| Altitude | 1,350–1,890 masl |
| Harvest | May–September |
| Cup Score | 84 |
How It Is Processed
Cherries are floated to remove defects, fermented for 18 to 36 hours depending on the weather, washed again and dried for 10 to 21 days. Fermentation often takes place in wooden tanks made from fallen Romerillo trees, which may not be cut down. The cooperative also runs its own dry milling facilities, which gives it control over the quality that leaves the farm.
Why This Coffee Stands Out
- 84-point cup score: genuine specialty grade
- Supports conservation: part of the El Oso Project protecting forest and wildlife near the Tabaconas Namballe sanctuary
- Roasted to order: fresh and dispatched promptly
Frequently Asked Questions
What does El Oso taste like?
Green apple, peach, kiwi and grapefruit, over chocolate and caramel.
Why is it called El Oso?
"Oso" means bear in Spanish. The coffee is part of the El Oso Project, which helps protect forests and wildlife, including the spectacled bear, near San Ignacio.
What grind options are available?
Whole bean, or pre-ground for Cafetière/Chemex, Filter/V60 or espresso machine. Select at checkout.
Is there a filter roast version?
Yes, see our Peru El Oso Washed Filter Roast.
