Pintado Huamán | Peru | Filter

About this coffee

Finca Las Tres Aguas, owned by Pintado Huamán Milquiades, is located in the San Ignacio region of Cajamarca, Peru, at an elevation of 1,700 meters above sea level. This high-altitude farm benefits from an ideal microclimate for producing specialty coffee, with careful attention paid to every stage of the coffee cultivation and processing cycle. The harvest is manually selected to ensure only the ripest cherries are picked. The beans undergo fermentation for 35 to 40 hours in bags before being washed in a vat tank. Drying takes place in specialized drying modules, under a roof, or on the pampillo, typically taking about 15 days. Once dried, the beans are carefully bagged to prevent moisture, preserving their quality until sale. Sustainability is a cornerstone of Finca Las Tres Aguas. Pintado practices weeding with a chaleadora and uses living barriers on slopes to prevent erosion and retain organic matter. The farm also incorporates organic materials like compost and goat guano to enrich the soil and promote healthy crop growth. The farm is more than a business; it is a hub for family and community life. Pintado’s house is located on the farm, making it a central space for family celebrations, such as birthdays, and community events. The farm plays a key role in local traditions, including patron saint festivities and Christmas celebrations, which bring together friends, family, and neighbors with bullfighting and communal meals. Pintado’s ultimate goal is to ensure a bright future for his family. He aspires to purchase a home in the city of San Ignacio or the province of Jaén, providing his children with access to quality education and opportunities for growth. Through Finca Las Tres Aguas, Pintado balances his commitment to producing exceptional coffee with preserving his cultural heritage and supporting his community.