peru coffee
El Capitán | Cajamarca, Peru RFA
by bluebeard coffee roasters · tacoma, usa
you'll taste lemon before grapefruit. this is el capitán | cajamarca, peru rfa, a washed peru from bluebeard coffee roasters.
lemongrapefruitcitrus zestcaramelbrown sugarmilk chocolatedark chocolate
the bean
- origin
- peru
- region
- cajamarca
- process
- washed
- varietal
- caturra, bourbon
- status
- in stock
el capitán is a washed coffee from cajamarca, peru, roasted by bluebeard coffee roasters and sourced from rainforest alliance certified farms. grown with caturra and bourbon varietals, the washed process keeps the cup clean and bright, letting the citrus character come forward. expect lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest up front, with caramel and brown sugar sweetness in the middle, and a finish that moves between milk chocolate and dark chocolate. the bright acidity and clean structure make it a good fit for pour-over or filter brewing, where the citrus and sweetness can develop without being muted.
common questions
What does El Capitán | Cajamarca, Peru RFA taste like?
el capitán leads with lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest, supported by caramel and brown sugar sweetness, and finishes with both milk chocolate and dark chocolate tones. the washed process keeps the cup clean and the citrus notes well-defined.
How is El Capitán | Cajamarca, Peru RFA grown and processed?
the coffee is grown in cajamarca, peru using caturra and bourbon varietals on rainforest alliance certified farms. it is washed processed, meaning the fruit is removed before drying, which produces a cleaner, brighter cup.
How should I brew El Capitán | Cajamarca, Peru RFA?
filter brewing methods such as pour-over suit this coffee well, as the clean washed processing and bright citrus acidity shine in slower, more controlled brews. keeping your water temperature in a moderate range will help balance the citrus brightness against the caramel and chocolate sweetness.
about bluebeard coffee roasters
the thing about bluebeard coffee roasters on 6th avenue is how they've made tacoma regulars forget that starbucks exists. sure, 1,024 google reviews averaging 4.6 stars tells part of the story. but walk in and you'll understand the real draw. their beans carry that particular weight good roasters achieve, not burnt, not weak, but developed with the patience that comes from actually caring about coffee instead of quarterly profits. the baristas know your order before you finish saying it. not because they're trying to be cute, but because you've been coming here long enough that your morning cortado is just part of the routine. there's something piratical about the name that fits tacoma's port city grit. this isn't precious third-wave posturing. it's honest coffee for people who want their caffeine delivered with competence and maybe a brief conversation about the rain.
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