Peru—specifically the Cusco region—is one of the most exciting emerging coffee-producing areas. Marlene’s farm sits at one of the highest altitudes we have seen in South America, with unique varieties and genetics that contribute to outstanding quality. In the cup we find ripe nectarine, wildflowers, blueberry, and honey.
SL9
Incahuasi, Cusco
2,350 masl
November, 2024
Hand-picked at peak ripeness. Floated to further remove defects and de-pulped on the day of harvest. Dry-fermented for 30 hours. Dried on raised beds.
ABOUT MARLENE ROJAS
Last fall, we spent significant time exploring southern Peru and the Cusco region—and we were blown away. The extreme altitudes, unique varieties, and exceptional cup quality exceeded all expectations. Marlene Rojas’ coffee was one of the first we tasted from this region and a key reason we became so eager to explore further. Incredibly complex, her coffee is a true representation of the remarkable quality emerging from this special place.
ABOUT SL9
Colloquially known as “Gesha Inca,” SL9 is a rare cultivar belonging to the Ethiopian Legacy group. While its exact genetic fingerprint does not currently exist in the database, it closely resembles SL09, which is why we refer to it as SL9. “SL” is in reference to single tree selections made by Scott Agricultural Laboratories in 1935-1939, and slight genetic variations from ancient, less well-identified references are scientifically acceptable. While SL28, SL34, and Mibirizi are the most widely grown cultivars from the SL selections, SL09—and by extension, SL9—remains uncommon in cultivation today.
Pricing Details
FARM GATE
$22.80/KG
DIRECT
$30.38/KG
The cost of getting a coffee from cherry to beverage varies enormously depending on its place of origin and the location of its consumption. The inclusion of price transparency is a starting point to inform broader conversation around the true costs of production and the sustainability of specialty coffee as a whole.