Celebrate Peru’s Independence Day with a Cup of Peru

Every year on July 28th, the people of Peru come together to mark the country's independence from Spanish rule. The day commemorates General José de San Martín's historic declaration of freedom in 1821, making Peru one of the last South American countries to gain independence. The following day, July 29th, honours the official establishment of the Republic of Peru. Together, these two days are known as Las Fiestas Patrias — Peru’s most significant national holidays.

From Lima to Arequipa, the streets are filled with celebration: flags fly from every balcony, plazas erupt with music and dance, and the scent of sizzling street food fills the air. It's a time of pride, joy, and vibrant tradition.

At Moon Roast, we’re raising our mugs in honour of Peru this week—with our Peruvian single origin coffee, grown high in the Andes and full of the spirit of the land that inspired it. Our founder Fran recently travelled with his son Tom to the heart of Peru’s coffee region, meeting farmers and experiencing first-hand the care and craft behind every cup.

Why Peru?

Peru’s diverse geography, from soaring mountains to lush cloud forests, creates ideal conditions for specialty coffee. The beans we source are grown with care by smallholder farmers, many of whom have inherited generations of coffee-growing wisdom. Our Peru coffee is smooth, well-balanced, and naturally sweet, with subtle notes of chocolate and citrus—perfect for your morning brew or an afternoon pick-me-up.

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A Taste of Peru at Home

If you can’t make it to the Plaza de Armas to experience the parades, fireworks, and Criolla music firsthand, you can still honour the occasion with a cup of something special. Brew a fresh pot of Moon Roast Peru -San Ignacio, and maybe even pair it with something sweet and indulgent—Peruvian alfajores, perhaps?

And while Peru’s president delivers the traditional state-of-the-nation address and Lima’s skies light up with fireworks, you can sit back and savour the smooth richness of a truly remarkable origin.

Feliz Día de la Independencia, Perú.

From our roastery to your cup - salud!