Name: Peru Machu Picchu
Brand: Ember Coffee Co.
SKU: SIN-PER-12OZ-WB
Price: 22.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Peru Machu Picchu

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"Nutty, mellow, and a little sweet. This coffee is super smooth and feels good to drink since it’s organic and fair trade. Great for slow mornings or sharing with friends."

Wesley T. VERIFIED BUYER

Notes of caramelized sugar, graham cracker

Grind

Whole Bean

Ground

Size

12 oz. ~ 21 cups Price Per Cup: $1.04

BEST VALUE 4 lbs. ~ 115 cups Price Per Cup: $0.68 SAVE 30%+

4 oz. sample ~ 7 cups Price Per Cup: $1.14 LOW RISK

Voted "Best Coffee" in Minnesota (2023-2025)

Air Roasted For Smooth Flavor

Roasts and Ships Within Days

The aroma finds you first—caramelized sugar melting into memory, that moment when sweetness transforms into something golden and complex. Your morning mug holds more than coffee; it holds the taste of graham crackers broken over campfires, of kitchens where something good was always baking.

This is coffee that remembers. Each sip carries that particular warmth, nutty and mellow, like conversations that don't need to be loud to matter. The jammy sweetness arrives unexpectedly, fruit notes playing against the caramel foundation, creating layers you didn't know you were missing until now.

In your deliberate morning pause, ceramic warming your palms, this becomes ceremony. The graham cracker notes ground you in something familiar yet elevated—comfort that doesn't coddle, sweetness that doesn't cloy.

Here is permission to slow down, to taste how morning can be both gentle and substantial. Some coffees wake you up. This one brings you home to yourself.

Air roasting uses clean, hot air to roast each coffee bean evenly—resulting in a smoother, cleaner flavor without the bitterness or burnt taste you get from traditional drum roasting. Because the beans don’t sit on hot metal, there's no smoky aftertaste—just pure, nuanced notes. It’s a gentler process that lets the bean’s true character shine.

100% Specialty Arabica Coffee

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About the Producer

Since 2008, across 3000 hectares of Cajamarca's semi-dry highlands at 1800 meters, nearly 800 smallholder farmers have proven something extraordinary. Working under their agroforestry system, they nurture shade canopies that protect Bourbon, Caturra, and Typica plants alongside cacao and fruit trees—a living ecosystem rather than a monoculture. Their 2021 Golden Cup victory wasn't luck; they've placed top three every year since, validating what these farmers always knew: excellence emerges from collective commitment. From June through September, each member harvests cherries that undergo careful washing, creating cups that burst with fresh cherry sweetness and sugar cane brightness. But here's what matters most—when they speak of seeking long-term partnerships, they're not discussing contracts. They're inviting you into a relationship where your morning ritual supports 800 families who've chosen collaboration over competition, proving that the best coffee comes from farmers who grow community alongside their crops.

Cooperativa Sol y Cafe - Cajamarca, Peru

About the Coffee

ROAST

LIGHT DARK

Here is permission to slow down, to taste how morning can be both gentle and substantial. Some coffees wake you up. This one brings you home to yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

It’s all in the roast. While most coffee is drum-roasted, which means the beans are scorched as they come in contact with the hot sides of the metal drum. In contrast, we use superheated air for heat transfer—a method used by less than 1% of roasters worldwide. It delivers smoother, more balanced flavor with zero burnt bitterness.

Our air-roasting process reduces acidity and eliminates that harsh, burnt bitterness found in most coffees. That means no gut-bomb effect, no acid reflux, and no regret after your second cup. Even customers who’ve sworn off coffee come back for Ember.

Crazy fresh. We roast in small batches right here in Minnesota and ship quickly—so your beans haven’t been sitting on a shelf for months losing flavor. You’ll taste the difference the moment you open the bag. Plus we stamp our bags with the roast date, not the "best buy" date. Note: Most coffees actually improve in taste in the two weeks following its roast date. If you receive a bag that was roasted 7-10 days from your date of order, we've likely held it to allow for off-gassing and maximum flavor.

We believe great coffee starts at the source. That’s why we build direct trade relationships with farmers who care as much as we do. Better pay for them, better beans for you, and a whole lot more integrity in your cup.

Yes, yes, and yes. Whether you’re team drip, AeroPress, Chemex, or full-on espresso, Ember’s roasts are engineered to perform across all brew methods without losing flavor, depth, or smoothness.

Because once you taste coffee that’s roasted right, sourced right, and doesn’t wreck your stomach… it’s game over for the grocery store brands and chain coffee shops. Ember becomes the new standard.

Specialty-Grade Coffee, Delicious Taste

We only roast the top 5% of beans in the world—carefully selected for clarity, character, and consistency. When you start with exceptional quality, you don't need shortcuts. Every cup begins with a promise: good beans, done right.

We partner with producers who prioritize fair wages, sustainable practices, and long-term relationships. From seed to sip, this coffee is as good for the growers as it is for you. Because doing it right means doing it together.

Air roasting unlocks the bean’s full aroma and complexity—think vibrant notes that actually reflect the origin. It’s a cleaner, more expressive cup that delights your senses from the first inhale to the last warm sip—so you actually taste the coffee's origin and not just the burntness of the roaster drum.

Most roasters use scorching-hot drums that can leave bitter, smoky notes. We air roast with precision and patience—preserving delicate flavors and skipping the scorch. The result? Coffee that’s smooth, never harsh, and always easy on your taste buds.

Air roasting reduces acidity and surface oils, making Ember coffee gentler on digestion. It’s a clean, smooth experience—even black—that doesn’t leave you with jitters or heartburn. Just calm energy and a ritual you can feel good about.

Science-Backed Ingredients

We only roast Arabica beans that score 82+ on the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) scale—a mark of exceptional flavor, cleanliness, and complexity. Grown at higher elevations and harvested by hand, these beans mature slower, developing deeper sweetness, brighter notes, and a more layered cup. It’s the top 5% of coffee in the world—and you’ll taste why.

Every lot we roast meets SCA’s rigorous grading system, which evaluates 10 key attributes—like aroma, acidity, balance, and aftertaste. Each batch is cupped, scored, and traceable, ensuring not just quality, but integrity at every step. This isn't marketing fluff—it’s a globally respected benchmark for true specialty coffee. We source, roast, and brew with purpose—so you get a cup you can count on.

Clean beans matter. All Ember Coffee is tested and certified mold-free, ensuring a healthier cup without hidden contaminants. Lower-quality coffees often carry higher risks of mold and mycotoxins due to poor storage or processing. We hold every batch to higher standards—because you deserve a cup that’s as pure as it is delicious.

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Rooted in values, roasted with heart, and delivered fresh for real life.

Mass-made with little thought and even less flavor.

Crafted in the North. Shared Nationwide.

Ember Coffee is Born

We opened our Big Lake coffeeshop and roastery and launched our first full production run. Built by family, led by women, and grounded in the values of the North—humble, honest, and quietly exceptional.

Winning Minnesota's Best

We were honored as Gold Winner for Best Coffee, Coffeehouse, and MN-Made Product for THREE years in a row. No gimmicks—just fresh air-roasted coffee, crafted with care and shared by a community that truly feels like home.

20,000 Bags Sold

With over 20,000 bags brewed, Ember continues to grow—without ever growing out of what matters. We roast with purpose, deliver with heart, and help make your mornings more meaningful.