Peru Chanchamayo — The Andes in Bloom, Bright and Comforting in Every Cup

Introduction — A Taste of Peru Through Blagu’s Eyes

Across the misty valleys and forested mountains of Peru, Chanchamayo stands as one of the country’s most expressive and soulful coffee regions. High-grown Arabica thrives here in the cool breath of the Andes, developing a clarity that feels alive and a sweetness shaped by nature’s gentle patience.

To Blagu, Peru Chanchamayo is not simply a coffee origin — it is a story. A story of land, of craft, and of people who cultivate coffee with devotion. Every sip carries the brightness of the mountains and the quiet warmth of Peruvian soil.

Chanchamayo — The Valley That Defines Peruvian Coffee

Chanchamayo is celebrated as one of Peru’s most influential coffee-growing areas, known for producing dense, flavorful Arabica nurtured by natural shade and fertile volcanic soil. Though called a valley, the region lies at an ideal high elevation, where cherries ripen slowly and gather remarkable depth and sweetness.

Much of the coffee comes from smallholder families, each tending their harvest with care and intention. This scale preserves authenticity — each crop reflects the hands and traditions behind it.

A Land of Biodiversity and Heritage

Chanchamayo is rich with life, home to vibrant species such as the iconic Tunqui bird. Indigenous Quechua and Aymara communities continue age-old cultivation practices, harvesting by hand and working in harmony with the forest canopy. Their connection to the land gives the coffee an honesty that cannot be replicated.

The Bean — A Natural Expression of the Andes

The region grows a diverse range of Arabica varietals — including Catuai, Catimor, Caturra,  — each adding nuance to a cup that is clean, layered, and comforting.
Peru Chanchamayo expresses itself through:

• Bright citrus acidity
  

• Natural guava sweetness
  

• Warm walnut undertones
  

• Soft chocolate depth

The harvest season brings out the best of the Andes: crisp mountain freshness paired with gentle sweetness and a smooth, rounded profile.

The Sensory Profile — Bright, Soft, and Gracefully Balanced

The cup opens with a refreshing citrus lift, followed by warmer tones of guava and walnut. As it settles, soft chocolate emerges, adding depth without heaviness. The acidity is lively yet controlled, the sweetness natural, and the finish gently lingering — a balance that mirrors the calm, steady rhythm of the Andes.

The Roast — Blagu’s Medium Roast Interpretation

The Philosophy Behind the Heat

Blagu’s medium roast preserves the coffee’s natural brightness while bringing sweetness to the forefront. Halted just after the first crack, this profile maintains clarity and structure, allowing the coffee’s inherent character to shine.

Guru’s Craft — European Technique, Vietnamese Soul

Guru roasts with a harmony of precision and intuition. Using a Giesen machine from the Netherlands, he reads each batch through aroma, sound, and movement — letting the bean guide the process. His goal is never to overwrite the origin, but to reveal it with honesty and elegance.

Why Blagu Chooses Peru Chanchamayo

Blagu chooses Peru Chanchamayo because it embodies everything we believe coffee should be: authentic, expressive, and full of soul.

Chanchamayo carries a natural harmony — bright but gentle, sweet but never heavy — that aligns perfectly with Guru’s roasting philosophy. The way its citrus clarity blends with soft chocolate warmth creates a cup that feels sincere and approachable, yet undeniably refined.

But above all, this coffee symbolizes the connection we value most: the bond between land and climate, between farmers and roasters, between flavor and emotion.