Velo De Novia

Peru

14 reviews

£9.00

Brown sugar, plum, orange

Sweet and complex with notes of brown sugar, blackcurrant, plum and subtle orange, this is an exceptional example of Peruvian coffee.

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In 2024 we made the long trip to Jaén, a mountainous region in rural northern Peru. It’s here that Velo de Novia begins its journey – grown by 20 smallholder producers farming high up in the hills.

We visited three of those farms – Elias, Víctor and Máximo. Each farm looked different, each farmer had their own way of working but one thing was clear: real care for the land and a quiet commitment to doing things well. Every choice was rooted in the realities of the local climate – how to work with it, protect it and adapt to the challenges it throws up like rising temperatures and long periods of drought.

We travelled with Caravela Coffee, a sourcing partner who’s deeply embedded in the community here. Their PECA programme puts agronomists on the ground to work alongside producers – not to hand down rules but to share what’s working on other farms in the area. What we saw wasn’t top-down. It was collaborative, practical and grounded in respect.

Producer: 20 small-scale coffee growers from Jaen with farms with an average of 2.5 hectares

Region: Cajamarca

Varietal: Typica, Catuai, Pache

Process: Washed

Altitude: 1500m

Acidity 3/5
Sweetness 5/5
Body 4/5
Roast level 2/5

Brew Method: Filter - pour over

Coffee / Water: 16g / 250g

Grind: Medium coarse (think breadcrumbs)

Water temp: 96°C

Total brew time: Around 3 minutes

Quantity bought: 15,180kg / 33,472lb (2025)

Cost of production: $1.62/lb

Farm gate price: $3.73/lb

Price relative to cost of production: 230%

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Guide

Grind Size

Whole Beans
Our recommendation for the best tasting cup.

Coarse Grind
Suitable for cafetière, filter methods and long brewed AeroPress (over 2 min brew time)

Medium Grind
Suitable for Moka pots and short brewed AeroPress (under 1 min brew time).

Fine Grind
Suitable for home espresso machines.

REVIEWS

Nice words from OUR customers

Customer Reviews

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Aoife
Roastworks favourite

Have bought this one many times, absolutely love it and it is probably my favourite from roastworks! such an amazing flavour and so easy to drink, would highly recommend

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Anonymous
Nice coffee

Nice coffee, but milder than what i am used to. consistent brew though.

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Mirek
Great for more traditional

Great for more traditional espresso

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Adrian
The Best Coffeee

The Best Coffeee everrr

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Julie
Easy drinking coffee

A lovely mellow, easy to drink too much coffee. Always delicious.

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IS YOUR PACKAGING RECYCLABLE?

Our 200g and 1kg bags are made from recyclable LDPE (plastic #4). Check with your local authority for kerbside collection or recycle at major supermarkets. Our Nespresso-compatible aluminium capsules are also fully recyclable through household recycling or local collection points.

WHAT ROAST LEVELS ARE YOUR COFFEES?

We roast most coffee to an omni profile, which means it suits all brew methods while keeping the unique flavour of each coffee. The exceptions are The Truth, Uprising and The Bold. The Truth and Uprising are roasted for espresso, so they are more developed and soluble. The Bold is roasted darker to bring out richer characteristics alongside the coffee’s flavour.

WHAT GRIND SIZE DO YOU NEED?

Grind size can be tricky as adjusting it helps you get the best extraction. We know not everyone wants to invest in a grinder or fuss with settings. So we’ve simplified options with recommended brew methods:

Filter ground – cafetiere, pour-over filter and long brewed Aeropress
Espresso ground – short brewed Aeropress, moka pot and home espresso machines

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