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Peru Single Use Cups
$21.99
Fork in the Road Coffee — Cooperativa Norandino, Piura and Amazonas, Peru
Peru Single-Use Cups
Single-origin Peruvian specialty-grade coffee in a Keurig-compatible pod. A silky sweet medium roast with salted caramel, bright citrus, and a clean, complex finish sourced directly from the Cooperativa Agricola de Servicios Norandino.
Medium Roast Piura and Amazonas, Peru Single Origin Keurig Compatible Specialty Grade Veteran Owned
Note
Salted Caramel
Note
Bright Citrus
Body
Silky Sweet
Finish
Clean and Complex
Cooperative
Cooperativa Norandino
Regions
Piura and Amazonas, Peru
Altitude
1,100 to 1,700 Meters
Process
Fully Washed and Sun-Dried
Soil
Nutrient-Rich Clay Mineral
Roast
Medium
Single Origin Peruvian Specialty Grade — In a Pod
Peru is one of South America's most underappreciated coffee origins, and the Cooperativa Agricola de Servicios Norandino in the Piura and Amazonas regions produces some of the finest Peruvian coffee available. High-altitude growing at 1,100 to 1,700 meters in nutrient-rich clay mineral soil, fully washed processing, and careful sun drying produce a coffee with a silky sweet body and layered complexity that stands out immediately from commodity-grade single-serve options.
These same Peruvian beans are available in whole bean and ground, but the single-use cup format brings that same specialty-grade quality to anyone with a Keurig, with zero additional equipment, grinding, or measuring required.
What does single origin mean?
Single origin means every bean in this pod came from one specific source, in this case, the Cooperativa Agricola de Servicios Norandino in the Piura and Amazonas regions of Peru. This traceability ensures consistent flavor, supports fair trade farming practices, and means you know exactly where your coffee came from. No blending with beans from other origins or regions to reduce cost or mask lower-quality beans.
The Arabica Varieties — Five Cultivars, One Cup
Peru Single Use Cups are crafted from a carefully selected mix of five premium Arabica varieties grown at the Cooperativa Norandino, each contributing distinct characteristics to the final cup.
Caturra
Arabica
Bourbon
Arabica
Catuai
Arabica
Pache
Arabica
Catimor
Arabica
Why five varieties in one coffee?
Each Arabica variety contributes something different to the cup. Caturra and Catuai bring the bright citrus acidity and clean finish. Bourbon contributes the silky body and natural sweetness. Pache adds the caramel depth and complexity. Catimor provides consistency and structure. Together, they create a cup that is more layered and interesting than any single variety could produce on its own, the salted caramel and citrus combination that defines Peru Single Use Cups.
The Processing — Fully Washed and Sun-Dried
Peru Single Use Cups are processed using the fully washed method — the coffee cherry is completely removed before drying, producing a clean, bright, and transparent cup that clearly expresses the origin character of the Peruvian beans. The sun drying on raised beds allows even airflow and consistent drying, which contributes to the clean finish and crisp acidity that make this coffee so satisfying.
Fully washed processing — why it matters for flavor
Fully washed coffee tends to produce a cleaner, brighter cup than natural or honey processed coffees because the fruit is removed before drying, eliminating the fruity fermentation notes that other processing methods add. For a coffee like this, Peruvian single origin, fully washed processing lets the terroir speak clearly: the salted caramel sweetness, the silky body, and the bright citrus are all characteristics of the origin and altitude, not artifacts of processing.
How to Brew Peru Single Use Cups
Compatible with most Keurig brewing systems. These single-use cups work great in your Keurig. You could cut each one open and pour it in another brewer, but it is really inefficient. It is your coffee though.
6 oz
Strong
At maximum intensity, the salted caramel notes are most pronounced. Best if you add milk or take your coffee strong.
8 oz
Recommended
The sweet spot is full salted caramel sweetness, bright citrus, and the silky body at their best. Our recommended starting point.
10 oz
Lighter
A lighter extraction that highlights the citrus brightness and clean finish. Great for a larger morning cup.
Single-Use Cups vs Whole Bean — Which Is Right for You
| Single Use Cups | Whole Bean or Ground | |
|---|---|---|
| Convenience | Maximum — no grinding, measuring, or cleanup | Requires grinder, brewer, and filters |
| Equipment | Keurig-compatible brewer only | Any brew method — pour-over, drip, French press |
| Coffee quality | Same specialty grade Cooperativa Norandino Peru | Same specialty grade Cooperativa Norandino Peru |
| Best for | Quick morning cup, office brewing, travel | Home brewing, pour-over for maximum clarity |
| Flavor highlight | Salted caramel and full body shine through | Pour-over best highlights clean citrus and complexity |
Same coffee. Your choice of format.
Whether you brew Peru as a whole bean in a pour-over, pre-ground in a drip machine, or as a single-use cup in your Keurig, it is the same specialty-grade single-origin Cooperativa Norandino coffee. The pod is the most convenient format. The pour-over is the most expressive. Both are excellent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Single Origin Peru coffee taste like?
Salted caramel sweetness, silky body, and a hint of citrus brightness — with a clean, complex finish. The combination of five Arabica varieties grown at high altitude in nutrient-rich Peruvian soil, fully washed and sun-dried, produces a cup that is balanced, approachable, and genuinely interesting. One of our most crowd-pleasing single origin coffees.
What makes this coffee single origin?
It comes exclusively from one cooperative in Peru, the Cooperativa Agricola de Servicios Norandino in the Piura and Amazonas regions, ensuring consistent flavor and complete traceability. Every bean in this cup was grown by farmers in that cooperative, at altitudes between 1,100 and 1,700 meters, in the same nutrient-rich clay mineral soil. No blending with beans from other origins or regions.
Are these pods compatible with my Keurig?
Peru Single Use Cups are compatible with most Keurig brewing systems including Keurig K-Classic, K-Elite, K-Select, K-Slim, K-Supreme, and K-Duo models. They are also compatible with most other K-Cup compatible single-serve brewers. If your machine accepts standard K-Cup pods, it will work with Peru Single-Use Cups.
What brew size should I use?
We recommend the 8-oz setting for optimal strength and flavor balance. This is where the salted caramel sweetness, silky body, and citrus brightness all come through clearly. For a stronger, more intense cup, or if you add milk, try 6oz. For a lighter extraction that highlights the citrus and clean finish, try 10oz.
Is this coffee suitable for all brewing methods?
The single use cup format works with Keurig-compatible brewers. You could cut the cup open and pour the grounds into another brewer, but it is really inefficient. It is your coffee. If you want to brew Peruvian single origin in a pour-over, French press, or drip machine, which honestly produces an excellent cup and best highlights the clean complexity of fully washed Peruvian coffee, grab a bag of our Peru coffee in whole bean or ground from our single origin collection.
What are the five Arabica varieties in this coffee?
Caturra, Bourbon, Catuai, Pache, and Catimor five premium Arabica varieties grown by the farmers of the Cooperativa Norandino. Each contributes distinct characteristics: Caturra and Catuai bring the bright citrus acidity, Bourbon contributes silky body and natural sweetness, Pache adds caramel depth, and Catimor provides consistency and structure. Together, they produce the layered salted caramel and citrus profile that defines this coffee.