Ukuku, Peru

PROFILE: Clean and Comforting WITH NOTES OF Apple, Almond, Brown Sugar ROAST: Light Roast For Filter Brewing

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ABOUT

Ukuku is what we describe as a regional blend, made up of around 50 small lots produced across 33 farms in the Jaén district of northern Peru. With shared micro‑climates, varietals and processing approaches, coffees from this area are graded and blended—a standard practice around the world that helps build exportable volumes. Once combined, the dried coffee naturally homogenises over time, resulting in stable moisture levels and a consistent cellular structure. The outcome is a larger volume of beautifully balanced coffee ready for the roaster.

Now in our fourth year purchasing from this outstanding group of producers, Ukuku continues to represent their commitment to delivering complex, clean and consistent coffee. Its versatility means we’ll be using it across more than three of our product lines this year, helping to support a sustainable, long‑term relationship between grower and roaster—where we can pay good prices to good people for years to come.

SOURCING

ORIGIN: Santo Tomas, Cajamarca, Peru PRODUCER: 33 small producers VARIETIES: Caturra, Bourbon, Catuai PROCESS: Fully Washed ALTITUDE: 1700 - 2000 masl PARTNERS: Caravela QUALITY SCORE: 86 HISTORY: Fourth year of purchasing LOT SIZE: 15007.5kgs HARVEST: May - September

Sourced from the Santo Tomas region of Cajamarca, Peru, this lot represents the collective efforts of 33 small producers. The coffee is processed using the fully washed method, a technique often favored for highlighting the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean. In the cup, Seven Seeds has identified notes of apple, almond, and brown sugar, a profile that aligns with the balanced, approachable characteristics frequently found in high-quality Peruvian coffees.

When evaluating these specific descriptors, you may find it helpful to consult the flavor wheel to better categorize the nuances of the brown sugar sweetness or the crispness of the apple notes. As a roaster, Seven Seeds focuses on showcasing the distinct terroir of the 1700-2000 masl landscape where these producers operate. This offering serves as a testament to the consistency achievable through cooperative farming and meticulous post-harvest processing in the Cajamarca highlands.