Locale Coffee Roasters - Nuwa Senchi: Peru

This dreamy Washed Gesha comes from Peruvian powerhouse Sonia Diaz at Nuwa Senchi farm. Complex citrus, white nectarine and juicy, golden kiwi highlight this particularly sophisticated lot.

Our latest filter lot from Sonia Diaz is something special. Grown high in the hills of Northern Peru, it brings together two standout varietals – Gesha and Marshell – for a super clean, elegant cup that reflects the care and precision behind it. Sonia’s farm, Nuwa Senchi (meaning ‘strong woman’ in the local Awajun language), is tucked away in the lush mountains of Lonya Grande. Here rich soil, cool nights and quality processing come together to create something worth slowing down for.

Sonia isn’t your average coffee grower. With a background in systems engineering and marketing (yep), she took a leap at just 22 to co-found her own farm with her brother – choosing high-quality varietals and focusing on specialty from day one. She now leads the charge at Gocta Coffee, mentors other young producers in her community, and was even part of the Cup of Excellence Peru 2024 jury.

We love working with producers like Sonia – not just for the incredible coffees, but for the passion, grit and heart they bring to the table.

Based in Melbourne and operating since 2015, Locale Coffee Roasters is driven by a mission to unite exceptional specialty coffee with genuine community impact. Now part of the renowned Genovese coffee family, Locale leverages decades of industry expertise and global producer relationships to source and roast some of the world’s finest beans. Their approach is defined by a rigorous ethical ethos; they are a carbon-neutral certified roaster committed to sustainability, transparency, and leaving the planet in a better position. Whether through their curated blends or "Very Special" single-origin releases, Locale delivers a high-end cafe experience focused on quality, responsibility, and the legends who grow the coffee.