The coffee of Peru, much of which is grown in the Chanchamayo Valley, is washed Arabica. Coffee is also cultivated on the western and eastern slopes of the Andes, in the northern part of Peru. This coffee is mild with good acidity. The United States imports roughly one quarter of PeruΓÇÖs annual yield. A major player in the South American coffee market, Peru's finer coffee is definitely worth trying if you come across it.
About 35% of PeruΓÇÖs work force is engaged in farming; there are many small privately owned farms used mainly for subsistence crops and large government run co-ops. PeruΓÇÖs other major export crops include sugar cane, potatoΓÇÖs and rice.
When we visited Peru, we were struck by the beauty and variety of the countryside; and the gentle charm of itΓÇÖs citizenry. Tropical rain forests, soaring mountain ranges, thriving cities and quaint coastal towns all exist in this fascinating country. From the mysterious line drawings of Nazca to the silent splendor of the famous Inca ruins in Machu Piccu; Peru is a country rich in culture and history. And we think they make great cup of coffee.
