Detour - Peru La Palestina Espresso

WHOLE BEAN

Tasting notes: Concord Grape, Candied Pecan, Chocolate Shortbread

Layered and structured. It feels super comfy, layered and warm like concord grapes compote, candied pecans beside a warm fire and a snow day spent inside with a tray of orange zested chocolate shortbread.

Grown on remote land above the village of El Triunfo in the San Jose de Alto district in Cajamarca by seven smallholder members of the Alarcon Family, this field blend of coffees is made up of Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon, Typica, Catimor. The 11 hectares of farms called La Palestina are split across seven small parcels where the Alarcon family collectively picks and processes coffee during the harvest to maximize efficiency. They specialize in the cultivation and processing chain and have worked on this land for over 40 years. Once handpicked, this specific lot is washed and tank-fermented for 24 to 36 hours before being transferred to patios and raised beds to be dried for ten days.

Origin - Cajamarca, Peru
Variety - Field blend of Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon, Typica, Catimor
Process - Washed
Producer - Alarcon Family
Farm - 7 Alarcon Family Farms called La Palestina
Altitude - 1400 to 1750 MASL

Detour Coffee Roasters, based in Hamilton, Ontario, is committed to delivering a fresh and dynamic coffee experience through thoughtful sourcing and innovative roasting. With a focus on ethical partnerships and sustainable practices, Detour works closely with farmers to ensure quality and traceability at every stage of production. Their approach highlights the unique flavours of each origin, creating coffees that are bright, balanced and full of character.

From their signature blends to vibrant single-origin offerings, Detour crafts coffees that are both approachable and complex, catering to everyday drinkers and coffee enthusiasts alike. Their dedication to consistency, flavour and sustainability has made Detour a standout in the Canadian coffee scene, redefining what it means to enjoy a truly great cup.