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For us, sustainability means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the opportunities of future generations. To achieve this, the three dimensions of environmental, economic, and social issues must be considered equally.
Our goal is to protect the unique biodiversity of the Peruvian ecosystem while creating socially just working conditions by promoting sustainable farming practices based on fair and long-term partnerships with our more than 150 small-scale organic family farms.
Together we can make such a positive impact – every cup of ALTOMAYO organic coffee makes a difference!

Since 1998, our Arabica beans have been sourced from 100% certified organic cultivation in the Peruvian highlands. Through mixed-crop cultivation and agroforestry, we promote unique biodiversity and protect the delicate ecosystem. Different plants, trees, and shrubs thrive in harmony with one another to create a healthy and balanced ecosystem. This eliminates the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
These sustainable cultivation methods not only ensure the excellent taste of our organic coffee specialties, but also promote the long-term preservation of local biodiversity and the people living in harmony with it.
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With our roots and values, we are committed to fair trade practices and long-term relationships that guarantee fair remuneration for small-scale organic coffee producing families in Peru, regardless of the fluctuations of the global market.
Through these fair and long-term partnerships and transparency, we improve living and working conditions on the numerous farms while simultaneously promoting sustainable organic coffee cultivation. Together, we are shaping a fair future.
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As part of our sustainable approach, we support social projects together with our long-standing partners in Peru, primarily in the growing areas where our organic Arabica specialties are grown. Through direct contact with our organic coffee producer families and open communication, we ensure that our relationships are fair and transparent.
Through sponsorship and donations, we support selected projects in Peru, but also in Germany, that benefit people and nature.
Organic enjoyment for every taste

With the onset of colonization, and especially after the rise of large landowners in the 17th and 18th centuries, the agricultural model changed fundamentally. A model based on export-oriented mass production was introduced. The previously characteristic diversification of agricultural production and integration with the forest declined more and more. At the same time, traditional knowledge and practices were given less and less space, and homogeneous crops became the norm.
Today, native forests in Peru are generally not considered an integral part of the productive lands of rural properties. They are mainly located in areas less suitable for conventional agricultural development.
Against this backdrop, agroforestry systems embrace various aspects of traditional agricultural systems and integrate sophisticated elements of agroecology. Harnessing the power of nature, agroforestry systems combine the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources and utilize the productive potential of native forest formations, whether plantations or natural forests.

The organic Arabica coffee beans for our organic coffee specialties "Plantagen Kaffee & Espresso" and "Espresso Plantación" thrive in advanced agroforestry systems that mimic natural processes. At the same time, the system creates protected habitats for many animal and plant species and strengthens the resilience of forests in the growing areas against the various impacts of climate change.
Agroforestry systems not only enable cultivation without synthetic fertilizers but also contribute to healthy, organically grown products with excellent taste. The combination of trees and coffee bushes promotes nutrient cycling, improves soil quality, and protects against erosion.
An advanced cultivation method that not only impresses with its positive sustainability aspects, but also produces a special organic coffee quality that can be perceived with all the senses in the cup.
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Further exciting insights into our organic coffee world

Fair partnerships
As a player in global trade, we support small-scale organic family farms in Peru and thus contribute to a sustainable improvement in their quality of life.

Social responsibility
Our social responsibility toward our partners in Peru is very important to us. Since 1998, we have been supporting regional projects and promoting sustainable farming methods.

Our story
The story of ALTOMAYO begins long before its founding and stretches from Peru to Berlin. Learn how Dr. Esmilda Huancaruna Perales laid the foundation for this success story.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find frequently asked questions on this topic.
If your question is not answered here, do not hesitate to contact us!
Organic coffee cultivation is subject to the requirements of EU legislation on organic production. These include, among other things, requirements regarding cultivation, inputs, inspection, and certification. Our organic Arabica coffees are inspected accordingly and certified as organic products.
Our organic Arabica beans come from Peru and are grown in the Peruvian highlands. Depending on the region and the coffee, the altitude, varieties, and specific growing conditions vary.
In an agroforestry system, agricultural crops are combined with trees or other woody plants on the same area of land. With coffee, for example, coffee plants can grow together with various trees, shrubs, or other useful plants.
No. The specific cultivation conditions vary depending on the coffee and its origin. Some of our organic Arabica coffees come from agroforestry systems. For product-specific information, we state the respective cultivation method accordingly.
In mixed cropping, different plant species are cultivated on the same area of land. Coffee plants, for example, can grow alongside other crops, shrubs, or trees. The specific composition varies depending on the growing region and the farm.
Yes. Our coffees labeled as organic meet the requirements for organic products and are inspected and certified accordingly. You can find the responsible organic inspection body on the respective product packaging.