{"product_id":"peru-coffee-pods","title":"Peru Coffee Pods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown by a cooperative of dedicated farmers in the highlands of Piura and Amazonas, roasted small-batch to a silky medium — the most refined, effortlessly smooth pod in your morning lineup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Source\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeru doesn't always get the recognition it deserves in specialty coffee — but the farmers of \u003cstrong\u003eCooperativa Agrícola de Servicios Norandino\u003c\/strong\u003e are changing that, one harvest at a time. This cooperative, rooted in the \u003cstrong\u003ePiura and Amazonas regions\u003c\/strong\u003e of northern Peru, brings together smallholder farmers who share resources, knowledge, and a collective commitment to producing coffee that punches well above its weight on the world stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beans are grown at \u003cstrong\u003e1,100 to 1,700 meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eclay mineral soil\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dense, nutrient-retentive growing medium that feeds the plant slowly and steadily, contributing to the natural sweetness and silky body that define this coffee's character. The altitude slows cherry development, concentrating sugars and building the layered complexity that makes this cup so distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe varietal selection is one of the most diverse in our lineup: \u003cstrong\u003eCaturra, Bourbon, Catuai, Pache, and Catimor\u003c\/strong\u003e — five cultivars, each contributing something the others cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaturra\u003c\/strong\u003e, a natural mutation of Bourbon, brings brightness and a clean, lively cup. \u003cstrong\u003eBourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most celebrated Arabica varieties in the world — contributes natural sweetness and complexity. \u003cstrong\u003eCatuai\u003c\/strong\u003e, a hybrid of Mundo Novo and Caturra, adds body and consistency. \u003cstrong\u003ePache\u003c\/strong\u003e, a natural Typica mutation found primarily in Guatemala and Peru, lends a smooth, mild character that softens the overall profile. \u003cstrong\u003eCatimor\u003c\/strong\u003e provides structure and resilience, ensuring the blend holds together cup after cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter harvest, the cherries are processed using a \u003cstrong\u003egully wash\u003c\/strong\u003e method and then \u003cstrong\u003edried in the sun\u003c\/strong\u003e — a combination that produces a clean, transparent cup where every varietal's contribution is clearly expressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA coffee this nuanced — with five varietals, two distinct growing regions, and a cooperative of farmers behind it — demands a roast that respects every layer of its character. We roast our Peru pods \u003cstrong\u003esmall-batch\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the same precision and intentionality we bring to every coffee in our lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe roast to a \u003cstrong\u003emedium profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — the precise point where the salted caramel sweetness fully develops, the silky body comes forward, and the citrus brightness lifts the cup without sharpening into acidity. The clay mineral soil and sun-drying process already contribute a natural sweetness and clean finish; our roast profile is designed to amplify those qualities, not compete with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach pod is filled and sealed immediately after roasting to lock in peak freshness. The result is a cup that delivers the full complexity of a carefully sourced single origin — in the time it takes to press a button.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piura \u0026amp; Amazonas, Peru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooperativa Agrícola de Servicios Norandino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caturra, Bourbon, Catuai, Pache \u0026amp; Catimor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,100–1,700 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay Minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gully Washed, Sun Dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coffee Pods — 12 Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel sweetness, subtle citrus, clean and inviting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky and smooth — the clay mineral soil and diverse varietal blend produce an exceptionally refined texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salted caramel up front, silky sweet mid-palate, with a bright citrus note that lifts the finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild to medium — the citrus brightness is present but never sharp, perfectly balanced by the caramel sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, sweet, and lingering — the caramel note carries through to a smooth close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural and pronounced — a direct expression of the altitude, soil, and sun-drying process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e12 pods per pack. 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