DEL OSO

Organic Peruvian Single Origin

ORIGIN PERU	REGION CAJAMARCA	PRODUCER LOS AMIGOS DEL OSO PROJECT
ALTITUDE 1350 - 1890 masl.	VARIETALS TYPICA, CATURRA MUNDO NOVO, BOURBON IMPERIAL, PACHE, CATUAI	FLAVOUR CRANBERRY BLACK TEA MOLASSES

The Los Amigos Del Oso Project was set up to help conserve forests near coffee-growing areas in the Santuario Nacional Tabaconas Namballe nature sanctuary in San Iganacio. The farms within the project are located in the buffer zones of a protected natural area, where spectacled bears and other highly endangered native animals are at risk due to illegal mining and deforestation. Working with an organic methodology and certifications are cornerstones of the project, as through these standards, a culture of protection of wildlife and species in danger of extinction is encourage. This balance with nature has involved the provision of native tree species for replanting and regenerating forest areas that require it. Coffee seedlings better suited to the forest environment are also provided so that they can be planted without removing native fauna.

The Project has also been building composting warehouses, reducing the need for fertiliser to be bought. This also reduces waste as the discarded cherry flesh from processing is broken down and recycled into natural fertiliser. These benefits allow for improvements in quality, but with the least possible impact on the environment.