The Long Way to Wonder: How the Salkantay Trek Inspired Our Peru Coffee

Some journeys are more than just steps forward—they’re a full reset of the soul. That’s exactly what the 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu gave us.

This wasn’t the easy route. No train rides or bus drops. We wanted the real thing—the full experience, with dust on our boots and breath stolen by altitude. Every day was a new landscape: snow-capped peaks one morning, humid cloud forests the next. We hiked through ancient trails where the Andes seemed to whisper stories with every turn.

But it wasn’t just the mountains that left a mark—it was the people. Every night at camp, we shared meals, laughs, and stories with backpackers from around the world. All of us chasing something—adventure, connection, meaning. And no matter where we came from, everyone had the same glow in their eyes when we finally reached that lost city in the sky.

Machu Picchu hit different. Not just because of its impossible beauty, but because of the journey it took to get there. It was a true wonder of the world—earned, not handed to us.

That experience sparked something big for us at Gringo Roasters.

We wanted to take that same spirit of adventure, discovery, and depth—and roast it into something special. That’s how our Machu Picchu Coffee was born. A Peruvian roast with high-altitude complexity, smooth body, and a wild, subtle sweetness that feels like standing above the clouds.

It’s not just coffee—it’s a memory. A reminder to get out there, to seek the longer path, to meet strangers who feel like old friends. Whether you’re planning your next hike or just fueling your morning, we hope this brew brings a little of that Salkantay spirit to your cup.

Taste the journey. Brew the adventure.