Machu Picchu
Rich, Caramel, Chocolate
Straight from the valley just below Machu Picchu, Perú, this single origin is roasted medium-dark. Vienna Roast.
Single Origin: Santa Teresa, Cusco, Perú
Co-op Member: Cocla
Process: Washed
Always Shade Grown + Certified Organic
BEHIND THE LABEL
Machu Picchu is the heart of Pachamama, and has become a symbol for honoring our Mother Earth and maintaining a life in balance with nature. In Inca mythology Pachamama is "Earth Mother" embodied by the rugged mountains, misty clouds, and lush greenery. Machu Picchu is also near the Valley of Santa Teresa, where Pachamama's very first coffee came from.
Reciprocity and Pachamama
Reciprocity, called anyi in the indigenous language of Quechua, is the idea that to receive, one should give something in return. It is fundamental to the Andean worldview, which presents a spiritual and physical world that is distinctly different from Western conceptions. The lifestyle of the Andes is centered around mutual support for mutual benefit.
