December 20 2025

Origin

El Edén coffee comes from smallholder farms located in the highlands of the Jaén province in northern Peru, specifically from the area around San José del Alto near the Ecuadorian border. Farmers here benefit from high altitudes (approximately 1,620–1,920 m a.s.l.) and fertile volcanic soils that are ideal for growing premium Arabica coffee. The region is home to a group of producers organized within a local community, combining traditional farming practices with innovative green coffee processing techniques. The processing method is characterized by a double semi-anaerobic washed fermentation: after hand-picking and flotation, the cherries are fermented in sealed bags with reduced oxygen exposure, then mechanically depulped and subjected to a second fermentation before being washed and dried on patios or raised beds. This approach enhances cup clarity while delivering complex fruity and floral nuances, and has become a defining element of El Edén coffee—reflecting not only the producers’ commitment to quality, but also to the long-term economic sustainability of their communities.