ONYX - San Martin De Pangoa | Peru - Washed - Bourbon, Typica

ONYX Coffee Lab is located in Rogers, United State

From ONYX

Santiago de Oropel sits between the soaring peaks of the Andes and the lush central jungle of Junín, Peru, a rare convergence of altitude and tropical microclimates that creates ideal conditions for exceptional coffee. Though the community endured significant hardship during the political unrest of the 1980s and 1990s, families have since returned to rebuild their farms and livelihoods. Today, Oropel’s coffees reflect both the biodiversity of this unique landscape and the resilience of the producers who cultivate it.

In the heart of Peru lies the region of Junín, a landscape defined by dramatic contrasts in ecosystem, altitude, and culture. Here, some of the highest peaks of the Andes rise above communities rooted in ancient civilizations, including the Chancas. Yet just seven hours away, the terrain descends into the lush central jungle, home to extraordinary biodiversity and Indigenous groups such as the Asháninka. Between these two worlds, mountain and jungle, we find the community of Santiago de Oropel, located in the Pangoa district of Satipo province, Junín. Oropel occupies a uniquely privileged position: it benefits from the richness of tropical jungle soils while also enjoying the elevation of the Andes. This rare convergence of altitude and ecology creates ideal conditions for producing exceptional coffees.

Though Oropel is geographically blessed, its history has not been without hardship. In the early 1980s, the guerrilla group known as Shining Path launched a prolonged socio-political conflict that deeply affected the region. Violence and instability forced many families to flee to larger cities in search of safety. By 1991, much of central and southern Peru’s countryside had fallen under their control. Today, stability has returned. Families have come back to their land, rebuilding their communities and reconnecting with their primary livelihood: coffee cultivation. What remains is a resilient origin, shaped by contrast, endurance, and a deep commitment to the land.