Coffee Of The Month - UKUKU

WHAT’S BREWING THIS MONTH?

COFFEE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY- UKUKU

This February, we’re featuring a beautifully clean washed coffee from Cajamarca, Peru. Light roasted and made for filter, Ukuku is sweet, bright and super moreish.

Expect notes of milk chocolate, honeydew melon and lime, with a crisp, juicy top note and a smooth, gently sweet finish.

MORE ABOUT THE COFFEE:

Our Coffee of the Month lets us explore wonderfully diverse coffees from around the world, shining a light on the growers and communities behind each cup.

Ukuku takes its name from Andean mythology. The story of Ukuku tells of a half man, half bear character who protects the community and the natural world, connected to Pachamama (Mother Earth). It’s a symbol of strength, wisdom, and guardianship. A fitting name for a coffee rooted in place and tradition.

The producers contributing to Ukuku are based in Jaén and Cutervo, in the northern area of Cajamarca, Peru. Cutervo sits around 1,550 masl, while higher-elevation areas of Jaén reach up to 2,000 masl. These biodiverse landscapes, with clay soils and frequent rain, sit close to protected forests and reserves that help create ideal microclimates for speciality coffee.

Ukuku is processed using the washed method. It begins with careful hand-picking of ripe cherries, followed by floating to remove any defects. Cherries are pulped without water, then fermented for 30 to 45 hours (in open-air tanks or closed bags). The coffee is washed two to three times before being dried in solar dryers for 15 to 20 days, depending on the weather.

This lot is a blend of Caturra, Bourbon and Catuai varieties, roasted light to highlight its clarity and sweetness, perfect for filter brewing.

HOW DOES COFFEE OF THE MONTH WORK?

We produce a brand spanking new coffee, every month. If you’re someone who thinks variety is the spice of life - this one's for you.

Our Coffee of the Month gives us the opportunity to shine a light on a specific grower or community as we explore amazingly diverse coffees from all around the world.

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