Peru - Griselda Rioja

• Region - Huabal, Jaen, Cajamarca
• Varietals - Caturra
• Process - Washed
• Taste Notes - Mango, Milk Chocolate, Citrus
• Roast Level - Medium

Griselda Nimia Rioja Tarrillo - Specialty Female-Produced Peruvian Coffee

Exceptional Female-Produced Coffee from the High Andes

Griselda Nimia Rioja Tarrillo is a dedicated female coffee producer from Perlamayo, a remote area in the Huabal District of Peru's Cajamarca Region. She carefully cultivates Caturra and Bourbon varieties on her two farms, El Barejon and La Piedra, each spanning just 2 hectares at an elevation of 1900 meters.

As a woman in coffee farming, Griselda’s dedication to quality and sustainable agriculture highlights the important role of female producers in the industry. Her meticulous post-harvest processing methods ensure her coffee reaches its full potential, creating a cup profile that reflects the rich terroir of her land.

Unique Processing for Outstanding Flavour

Griselda follows a careful process to bring out the best flavours in her coffee:

• Harvesting: Coffee cherries are selectively handpicked at peak ripeness.
• Resting Period: Cherries rest for 24 to 40 hours after harvest to enhance fermentation.
• Pulping & Fermentation: The cherries are pulped, and beans ferment in bags for approximately 24 hours.
• Washing: The beans are washed twice to remove any remaining mucilage.
• Drying: The beans are dried for around 30 days on raised beds and tarpaulins, ensuring even moisture distribution.

A Commitment to Quality and Women in Coffee

With her dedication to careful cultivation and post-harvest processing, Griselda produces an exceptional coffee that showcases the best of Peruvian specialty coffee. As a female producer, her work contributes to empowering women in the coffee industry and highlights the impact of women-led farms in specialty coffee production.