Edilberto Torres Sanchez, San Antonio, Peru | Natural MMY-0207

Edilberto Torres Sánchez is a second-generation coffee producer from San Antonio, Huabal, Cajamarca, Peru. He grows Catuai and Bourbon at 1,600 m.a.s.l. and has been processing natural coffees for the past three to four years. Ripe cherries are hand-selected before being dried on raised beds for 25–30 days, with regular turning and protective covering during rain or at night. Huabal sits in the Jaén province and is one of our strongest areas for both membership and cup quality. The zone has high potential, but weak infrastructure continues to limit access to resources and technical knowledge. The district spans several mountain ranges, resulting in diverse microclimates and soil types. Some areas are wet and humid with red, iron-rich soils, while others are dry and hot. This environmental variation contributes to a wide range of flavour expressions and often complex cup profiles. Despite these constraints, Huabal consistently produces standout coffees when careful cherry selection and post-harvest discipline are applied. Producers who invest in improved processing—such as extended natural drying and controlled handling—are able to unlock greater sweetness, structure, and clarity in the cup. This makes the area particularly well suited for quality-driven programmes that reward process consistency and flavour differentiation.