July 2025: Podium Gold. Wonderstate Coffee

Country: Peru
Varietals: Bourbon
Region: Cusco
Process: Washed
Producer: Mario Villano
Elevation: 2,125-2,265 MASL
Tasting notes: Red apple, hazelnut, milk chocolate.

The coffee:

This selection from Mario Villano in Inispata is a standout expression of Amaybamba’s terroir—sweet, balanced, and full of character.

Mario’s farm is perched just outside Amaybamba, in the small hamlet of Inispata. Natural springs and a nearby forest preserve create a unique microclimate—cool, shaded, and rich in biodiversity. These conditions, along with Mario’s careful cultivation, result in some of the most memorable coffees we roast.

This is a classic washed Bourbon—an increasingly rare variety known for its dense sweetness and ripe fruit character. After sorting and depulping, the coffee is fermented for 48 hours, washed, and then dried slowly on raised beds. Grown at over 2,000 meters in rich Andean soil, this coffee is vibrant, clean, and deeply satisfying—a true taste of place.

The roaster:

Since 2005, Wonderstate Coffee has been dedicated to roasting exceptional, ethically sourced coffee that sparks connections, inspires curiosity, and fosters integrity within communities. Their passion for quality and sustainability drives every decision they make, from sourcing the finest coffee to roasting it with care and reinvesting in the communities that make it all possible.

Wonderstate believes coffee should be more than a morning ritual—it should be a force for good. From their commitment to organic farming and environmental responsibility to their dedication to building long-term relationships with coffee-growing communities, everything they do is rooted in sustainability and fairness. Each coffee is carefully selected and roasted with precision, resulting in coffee that tastes incredible while honoring the people and places behind it.

Every cup of Wonderstate Coffee reflects their passion for quality, sustainability, and social responsibility—because making a difference starts with the choices they make every day. From the hands that harvest the coffee they love to the final sip in your cup, they’re committed to creating a better coffee experience for everyone, at every step of the journey.