Rare Beans
Current Coffee
El Mirador Bourbon, Peru
Expressive and full-bodied, this distinctive Peruvian Bourbon combines vivid fruity acidity with a winey richness and a long, decadent finish.
We give a lot of thought to placing the coffees we source into the right genre. The Bourbon varietal, widely grown across the Americas, is known for its balanced profile, making it a natural fit for our Foundation genre. However, El Mirador Bourbon departs from this typical profile. It has an expressive character marked by a fruity acidity reminiscent of some Kenyan coffees. Given this distinct profile and the small lot size of just 15 bags, we felt it was a great fit for our Rare genre.
Finca El Mirador, meaning “The Viewpoint” in Spanish, earns its name from sitting at 1,850 MASL, overlooking the valley formed by the Utcubamba River and El Palto—a town known for leading the way in Peruvian coffee production. Here, Luis Angel Garcia Guevara and his family cultivate Bourbon trees in sandy loam soil, enriched with organic fertilisers. Luis Angel employs a double fermentation method—cherries are first left to ferment whole for two days before being depulped and fermented again for five more. After fermentation, the beans dry slowly in the sun for up to 15 days. Beyond his own farm, Luis Angel supports neighbouring producers by sharing agronomic techniques, reinforcing a culture of quality across the region.
Farm Name: El Mirador
Origin: Lonya Grande, Amazonas, Peru
Altitude: 1,850 MASL
Variety/Cultivar: Bourbon
Processing Method: Double Fermentation Washed
For One-Time Purchases
- We use valveless bags.
- We roast based on demand and dispatch your order no more than 9 days from roast.
- We recommend consuming the coffee within three months (unopened).
- We recommend waiting at least one week off roast to brew for a more balanced, optimal cup profile.
- Once opened, we recommend using within 7 days.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
For Subscriptions
- We roast at the start of the month and package in nitro-flushed bags, giving a shelf life of up to nine months (unopened).
- We recommend waiting at least one week off roast to brew for a more balanced, optimal cup profile.
- Once opened, we recommend using within 7 days.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Read more about storage and roasting.
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