With an aroma of tradition, biodiversity, and sustainability, Peru celebrates Peruvian Coffee Day every fourth Friday of August.
Midagri highlighted that coffee is the South American country's main traditional agricultural export and a source of employment for more than 2 million people across its entire production chain.
In 2024, Peru exported over 245,000 tons of coffee, generating US$1.1 billion in revenue and strengthening its presence in 58 international markets, with the United States, Germany, Belgium, Canada, and Sweden as its main destinations.
Moreover, Peru is recognized as a world leader in organic coffee and stands out for its production of specialty varieties, grown in 16 regions with diverse climates, altitudes, and soils that give each bean a unique flavor profile.
More than 220,000 coffee-growing families make it possible for each cup to embody effort, identity, and a commitment to the environment.
Despite the international success of Peruvian coffee, domestic consumption remains low. Peru records a per capita consumption of 1.2 kilograms, with the goal of raising this figure to 1.5 kilograms by 2026, thereby strengthening the local market and generating greater value at origin.
As part of this celebration, the "Yo Tomo Café Peruano" (I Drink Peruvian Coffee) Festival will take place from August 21 to 24 at the boulevard of the La Rambla shopping center in Lima's San Borja district.
This free-admission event will allow coffee lovers to taste the best of the national production and get to know its key players up close.
The festival will bring together 46 coffee organizations from various Peruvian regions, including Amazonas, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cusco, Huanuco, Junin, Pasco, Puno, San Martin, and Ucayali.
These organizations will offer varieties with certifications, sustainable practices, and fair trade, in line with the Peruvian approach: coffee with a purpose.
During this event, attendees will be able to enjoy pour-over bars, brewing experiences, sensory workshops, and latte art demonstrations, all hosted by partner cafés.
Additionally, it will be an opportunity to explore new coffee consumption trends, interact with renowned baristas, and appreciate the diversity of aromas and flavors offered by different regions of the country.
Peruvian Coffee Day is more than a celebration; it is a call to recognize the value of our roots, boost responsible consumption, and continue building an inclusive, fair, and sustainable chain.
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Published: 8/22/2025