America Coffee Co. Organic Peru Norandino Coffee
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America Coffee Co. Organic Peru Norandino Coffee is a medium roast from Cooperativa Agrícola de Servicios Norandino in Piura and Amazonas. The lot combines Caturra, Bourbon, Catuai, Pache, and Catimor grown from 1,100–1,700 meters. Fully washed and sun-dried coffee produces the documented salted-caramel, silky-sweet, and citrus profile.
Coffee profile
| Origin | Piura and Amazonas, Peru |
|---|---|
| Producer | Cooperativa Agrícola de Servicios Norandino |
| Cultivars | Caturra, Bourbon, Catuai, Pache, Catimor |
| Elevation | 1,100–1,700 meters |
| Certification | Fair trade and organic, as listed |
| Process | Fully washed; sun-dried |
| Roast | Medium |
| Notes | Salted caramel, silky sweetness, citrus |
Origin, process, and roast
The cooperative and regional information give this coffee a clearer identity than a generic Peru label. Clay-mineral soil is documented, while individual farms, cultivar percentages, fermentation time, and harvest date are not. Washed processing removes fruit before drying and can support clarity, though roast development and brewing still determine how much citrus and sweetness appear. The phrase salted caramel is a sensory descriptor; the source does not identify added salt or caramel flavoring.
Brewing guidance
For drip or pour-over, begin at a 1:16 ratio—20 grams of coffee to 320 grams of water—with a medium grind. Keep pouring even and track total drawdown. If citrus feels pointed and the body is thin, grind slightly finer. If the finish becomes drying, move coarser. For espresso, start near 18 grams in and 38 grams out. A slightly longer ratio can preserve the cooperative lot’s clarity before you shorten the yield for more body.
How to evaluate the cup
Smell the dry grounds, note the wet aroma, and taste again after the cup cools. Salted-caramel sweetness should be distinguished from roast bitterness, while citrus should read as lively rather than sour. Use the same water and brewer when comparing with the decaf version; otherwise several variables move at once. Agricultural lots can shift seasonally, so use the current package and the brewed cup as the final references instead of assuming an unchanging flavor formula.
Who this coffee suits
This caffeinated listing is the natural comparison for the related Swiss Water decaf, but the two should not be assumed identical after processing and roasting. Use matched ratios and similar freshness when comparing them. The cooperative identity and cultivar list make this page suitable for shoppers seeking traceability beyond a country name. Select ground coffee only when its particle size matches the intended brewer. For households alternating between espresso and filter, whole bean avoids forcing one grind to serve incompatible extraction systems.
Format, freshness, and storage
Whole bean offers the best control over filter, immersion, and espresso grinds. Ground coffee suits a matching brewer when convenience matters. Twelve ounces is practical for slower use, while five pounds belongs in a high-turnover household or workplace. Protect the bag from air, light, moisture, and heat. Grind only the dose needed whenever possible to preserve the coffee’s aromatic clarity.
Frequently asked questions
Is salted caramel an added flavor?
No added flavor is documented. Salted caramel is part of the roaster’s sensory description for the brewed coffee.
What certifications are listed?
The source identifies fair-trade and organic designations. Consult the current package for certifier marks and scope.
Who is Norandino?
The product record names Cooperativa Agrícola de Servicios Norandino as the producing organization for this regional Peruvian coffee.
Which process was used?
The coffee is fully washed and sun-dried. It is not the Swiss Water decaf version.
What brew method emphasizes clarity?
Pour-over is a useful starting point. Maintain a steady ratio and use grind changes to control extraction and drawdown.
Can medium roast work for espresso?
Yes. Begin near a 1:2.1 ratio, taste before adding milk, and adjust grind for an even flow and clean finish.
Equipment and related coffee
Dial in whole beans with the Turin DF64 Gen 2 grinder. The Turin Legato supports espresso preparation, and the Specialty Coffee collection includes the related Peru decaf.
Ordering notes
Confirm 12 ounces versus 5 pounds and whole bean versus ground before checkout. Partner-roaster shipping applies, and coffee is excluded from free shipping, returns, and cancellations.
Green Coffee and Roasted Coffee does not qualify for free shipping. Shipping costs are set by our roaster partners. Coffee orders are shipped directly from the roaster partner.
