Why It’s On Our Shelves
A beautifully sweet, sunshine-ready espresso with depth, balance, and provenance
This Summer Espresso from the Norfolk Coffee Company is everything an espresso should be when the days get longer — vibrant, sweet, and effortlessly drinkable.
Sourced from the Los Cedros region of northern Peru, this single-origin coffee is grown at high altitude on the La Fortuna farm, where producer Mariano Alcarazo Paredes focuses entirely on coffee cultivation. The result is a cup that speaks clearly of its origin — clean, expressive, and beautifully balanced.
Roasted to a medium profile, this espresso delivers a natural sweetness, rounded body, and smooth mouthfeel, making it as enjoyable on a warm morning as it is in the evening sun.
This is not just another espresso.
It’s a seasonal expression of place, process, and craft.
Key Coffee Details
- Origin: Los Cedros, Pomahuaca, Cajamarca, Peru
- Farm: La Fortuna
- Producer: Mariano Alcarazo Paredes
- Altitude: 1,700 – 1,900 MASL
- Varietal: Marshel
- Process: Washed
- Roast: Medium
In the Cup
Expect a cup that is:
- Beautifully sweet
- Rounded with a satisfying body
- Smooth, clean, and easy to return to
This is an espresso designed for clarity over aggression — flavour that builds rather than overwhelms.
About the Farm & Process
Grown on a four-hectare farm in the Los Cedros area, La Fortuna is entirely dedicated to coffee — a rarity that allows for absolute focus on quality.
After harvesting, only ripe cherries are selected and:
- Rested for 24–40 hours
- Pulped and dry-fermented for around 24 hours
- Washed twice for clarity
- Slow-dried over 30 days on beds and tarpaulins
This careful, methodical process results in a coffee that is clean, stable, and full of character, ready for export and roasting at its best.
Why We Stock It
At The Norfolk Deli, we don’t stock coffee as an afterthought.
We stock coffee that:
- Has clear provenance
- Reflects the work of the producer
- Delivers a consistent, enjoyable cup
This Summer Espresso does exactly that — a coffee that is as considered as the rest of your table.
Perfect Pairings
- Butter-rich pastries and croissants
- Dark chocolate or chocolate torte
- Almond biscuits or biscotti
- Soft cheeses like Baron Bigod for a bold contrast
Ideal Uses
- Espresso (home machine or stovetop)
- Flat whites & cappuccinos
- Iced espresso for warmer days
- After-dinner coffee