ABOUT THE PRODUCER

They are a cooperative that is composed of 817 coffee producers with more than 54 years of experience, focused on environmental care and building relationships based on trust and respect. They have a long history of being coffee producers and are passionate about coffee. They collect and market coffee, generating a lot of value for their members. They are based in Chirinos, a small town in the province of San Ignacio, Cajamarca.

About El Gran Mirador

The story of "The Great Mirador" began in 2000 with the implementation of coffee processing that involved the collection of coffee in parchment, fermentation, and drying. They take pride in the quality of this coffee, which we call "the great viewpoint", as it reflects the history of our work, dedication, and passion for coffee growing.

Their cooperative work of more than 54 years is reflected in the quality of our coffee, which has achieved an impressive 83 in SCA score. El Gran Mirador is grown on an area collectively of 1200 hectares and yields around 1.38m kilos, around 20,000 exportable 69kg bags per year.

How was the coffee processed?

The coffee is harvested selectively, only mature red cherries are collected, and the same day of the harvest, it is spread out. It is then fermented for 24 hours and washed, after which it is placed in polypropylene blankets and goes to the solar dryer. The drying period is about 15 days, during which the coffee reaches optimal humidity before delivery to La Prosperidad.

The role of La Prosperidad for this coffee

The coffee is processed at the Café Selva Norte processing plant, and the size of the coffee grain is 0.5 centimeters. La Prosperidad provide their own organic fertiliser to their members and it's called Pachakushi, a Quechua term, which means "happy land," main inputs are coffee pulp.

Field extensionists provide technical assistance to produce quality coffees in fertilisation issues, maintenance of plots, prevention of pests and diseases, harvest, and post-harvest.

They are committed to the well-being of its partners, collaborators, the community, and clients. They offer quality organic coffee, taking advantage of the special natural conditions of their area and the experience of their cooperative history.

What La Prosperidad want to achieve with their coffee sales

In addition to their coffee production, they work on social projects such as the development of the Inspire Educational Program and an agreement with the National University of Jaén.

They also support the higher education of their partners' children and carry out the first environmental fingerprint study of organic coffee to measure and analyse the environmental impact generated throughout the coffee life cycle. Their ultimate goal is to implement a carbon credits project.

What La Prosperidad want you to know

By buying their coffee, roasters support the producing families to improve their quality of life. They are dedicated to producing high-quality coffee, promoting sustainability, and contributing to the betterment of their community.**Courtesy of Cafe Imports