The Aprocassi Cooperative was established in 2000, currently has about 425 members. The Coop was originally founded to empower the area’s land holders, in an attempt to thwart the encroachment of mining operations.

Located in the Northern part of Peru close to the Ecuadorian border, this area is known to have rich deposits of gold, silver, and other minerals. The region's temperate climate has an average temperature of 24 degrees Celsius (76°F) and hosts a wide array of wildlife species, including tapirs and toucans.

There are several wet mills in close proximity to the production areas, where the beans are washed and traditionally fermented in concrete tanks.