Peru Neira

Tasting notes: Pear, Blackberry, Grapefruit, Maple Syrup, Chocolate Fudge, Honey
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Know where your coffee comes from

Cooperativa Agraria Frontera San Ignacio, COOPAFSI, is a cooperative of smallholder coffee producers based in the San Ignacio region of northern Peru. Formed in 1968, it consists of sixteen committees spread across La Coipa, Huarango, Tabaconas, and San Ignacio. Beyond offering coffee collection and marketing services, the cooperative supports its members through social programs, technical training, health funds, and microfinance initiatives.

Located in a buffer zone near a protected natural area, the cooperative is deeply committed to organic farming methods. These practices not only protect biodiversity and endangered species but also raise the quality bar of their coffee. Over the years, we’ve worked closely with COOPAFSI, developing microlots that showcase exceptional quality, beyond their already impressive certified lots. With projects ranging from honey processing to anaerobic fermentation, the farmers are pushing the boundaries of specialty coffee.

Coffee is processed at the farm level and delivered as parchment to the cooperative’s warehouse in San Ignacio. From there, it travels to the dry mill in Chiclayo, a facility shared by about 27 cooperatives. This central hub houses an export department and a professional quality control lab, both key to maintaining high standards across all coffees.