Simon Brown & Merlith Cruz

Simon Brown and Merlith Cruz operate their coffee production in the Cajamarca region of Peru, specifically within the Jaén area. Their coffee cultivation occurs at high elevations, ranging between 1800 and 2050 meters above sea level.

The varietal landscape of their farm includes geisha, caturra, and heirloom cultivars. The catalog data indicates a focus on both geisha and caturra, with heirloom varieties also represented in their production.

Their process portfolio demonstrates a preference for washed treatments, which account for three of the four lots recorded in the index. They also utilize natural processing methods, as evidenced by their natural-process geisha lot.

The catalog footprint for Simon Brown and Merlith Cruz includes four total lots, all of which have been carried by Kiss the Hippo Coffee. These lots represent a range of their production output across recent harvest cycles.

Recent catalog examples include the Peru Las Etíopes Gesha and the Peru Las Etíopes Caturra, both processed as washed coffees. Additionally, the catalog features a natural-process Green Tip Gesha and a washed Etiopes Field Blend consisting of heirloom and caturra varieties.

The work of Simon Brown and Merlith Cruz is characterized by a focused varietal selection and a consistent application of both washed and natural processing techniques.