Peru La Chacra - Anaerobic Slow Dry - DEMETER Biodynamic Coffee

La Chacra D'Dago is the only certified biodynamic farm in Peru. Established by third generation coffee producer Dagoberto Marin, the farm has evolved over the years by prioritising innovative cultivation methods, strict quality control and unique fermentation processes. 

With organic and biodynamic certifications from Demeter, Chacra D'Dago is a leading figure in environmental conservation, community engagement and biodiversity preservation within the coffee industry. 

The farm is home to a wide variety of trees, animals and wildlife. In addition to coffee, the farm also grows vegetables, macadamia nuts and apples and maintains four ponds with more than 3000 tilapia and other fish species. The mineral rich algae from these ponds are mixed with animal manure and compost to enrich the soil. 

This harmonious approach to farming and life has allowed the family to create a sustainable and prosperous farm that produces delicious and high quality coffee.

Anaerobic Slow Dry (ASD) Process:
The Catigua variety undergoes a unique ASD process, where the coffee cherries are fermented for 140 hours in Grainpro bags and dried for 20-25 days on African beds. This painstaking process results in a complex and fruity flavour profile of floral jasmine, ripe peach and cacao. 

Country: Peru

Farm: La Chacra D'Dago

Process: Anaerobic slow dry

Varietal: Catigua

Certification: Demeter Biodynamic

Best results: Filter / Espresso