Peru Apex: Omer Helera Microlot, Organic

Cocoa Powder • Molasses • Citrus

Omer's coffee is being sold in 12oz bags as part of our Apex Series.

Omer’s coffee is a gift to both traditionalists and adventurers. For those who like their coffee bold but still nuanced, this cup delivers classic depth—molasses, cocoa powder, roasted sweetness—without sacrificing complexity. And for the curious, it’s a rare chance to taste a variety that’s more often whispered about than actually experienced. 

With a natural process, a medium roast profile, and a deeper development time, this lot is a beautiful outlier among the fruit-forward Apex crowd. It’s rich, comforting, and full-bodied, yet still carries a gentle citrus lift that keeps things bright.

The only brand-new addition to this year’s Peruvian Apex Series lineup, Omer Helera’s coffee brings a bold yet balanced presence to the table—and introduces a rarely featured coffee variety: Maragogype. 

This is the first time we’ve carried a Maragogype in any form, let alone in our Apex Series. Its unique bean size and density require a different approach to roasting, and we chose to give it more time in development to enhance its chocolatey richness and syrupy sweetness. It’s not our usual light-and-fruity Apex vibe—but that’s the point.

Omer has been a member of Sol y Café since 2010 and has served as an organic promoter since 2021. Based in San José del Alto, he supports 22 other producers as part of the “Familias Unidas Ecopark Café” association, providing technical guidance and sustainable farming support. After inheriting the farm from his father, he fully renovated it in 2019—applying new practices in tree spacing, shade management, and varietal trials, including this standout Maragogype.

About the Maragogype Variety

Maragogype (or Maragogipe) is a natural mutation of Typica, famous for producing unusually large coffee beans—often referred to as “elephant beans.” These massive seeds influence both processing and roasting, requiring lower heat and longer development for optimal results.

While sometimes overlooked for flashier varieties like Gesha, Maragogype has its own cult following thanks to its low acidity, syrupy body, floral undertones, and molasses-like sweetness. When grown at high elevation and carefully processed, it delivers an unforgettable cup—especially when roasted just right.

This is our first time featuring Maragogype, and Omer’s version sets the bar high.