Peruvian Catuai — Nano Lot Specialty Coffee, Finca Grandez, Rodriguez de Mendoza
A medium-light roasted, 100% Arabica Catuai nano lot — only 20 kg available. Grown at Finca Grandez in Rodriguez de Mendoza and produced in an exceptionally small quantity, this is a rare, single-variety offering for filter coffee lovers who value clarity, balance, and delicate complexity.
Carefully cultivated and harvested by Magally Grandez Tello and her family at Finca Grandez, this Catuai is processed using a traditional washed method that highlights the variety's naturally bright acidity and layered sweetness. Catuai is a resilient high-altitude Arabica hybrid known for its consistency and refined cup profile — at nano lot scale, every batch reflects the full attention of the producer.
Ideal for: filter coffee enthusiasts, pour over lovers, and anyone seeking a light, complex, and aromatic cup at any time of day. Not recommended for espresso preparation.
Variety & Processing Catuai · Washed (wet) process · 100% Arabica · Nano Lot — 20 kg only · Finca Grandez, Rodriguez de Mendoza, Peru
Tasting Notes Apple · Brown Sugar · Honey · Vanilla
Roast Level Medium-light — roasted gently to preserve the Catuai's natural brightness and aromatic delicacy while adding a touch of body and sweetness.
Brewing Guide
Filter / Pour Over Grind size: Medium-fine · Ratio: 60 g/L · Water temperature: 93–94°C · Use low-mineral water to preserve the clarity, brightness, and subtle sweetness of the cup.
Expect a vivid, clean acidity, soft caramel notes, and a finely balanced finish — a gentle, aromatic cup that works at any hour.
F.A.Q.
What is Catuai coffee? Catuai is a hybrid Arabica variety developed from Mundo Novo and Caturra, valued in specialty coffee for its resilience at high altitudes and its consistent, well-balanced cup profile with bright acidity and natural sweetness.
What is a nano lot coffee? A nano lot refers to an extremely small, separately processed batch from a single farm or producer — typically under 50 kg. Nano lots allow for precise quality control and offer a level of traceability and exclusivity rarely found in commercial coffee.
What does washed process mean? In washed processing, the coffee cherry's fruit is removed before drying, producing a cleaner, more defined cup that highlights the bean's intrinsic character and origin.