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Peru Cedarwood Specialty Coffee Valencia: The Mastery of Juan José Huillca

  • Writer: Alan Petasecca Donati
    Alan Petasecca Donati
  • Mar 21
  • 2 min read

Beyond the Ordinary: A Double-Fermented Bourbon Story


Forget everything you know about Peruvian coffee. Usually, when we think of Peru, we think of chocolate, nuts, and a heavy body. But the Peru Cedarwood Specialty Coffee Valencia is rewriting the rules at Finca Cedruyoc, located 1,850 meters high in the heart of Calca.

This isn't just coffee; it’s a visionary experiment by Juan José Huillca. Through a meticulous 84-hour double fermentation, he has unlocked a vibrant, tropical soul in these 100% Bourbon beans. The moment I first opened the bag of this Peru Cedarwood Specialty Coffee Valencia and caught that aroma, I knew I had found something truly special


Alan Petasecca Donati de Uni.coffee sintiendo el aroma tropical del café Peru Cedarwood
The exact moment I opened the bag: I closed my eyes and just breathed in. A vibrant, tropical breeze.

The DNA of Excellence


Precision in the field leads to excellence in the cup. This lot scored an impressive 85.50 SCA, but the numbers are only half the story.


Mano de Alan Petasecca Donati mostrando los granos de café Peru Cedarwood
A close look at these dense, healthy Bourbon beans, stable and ready for the cup.

The beans are dense, healthy, and were roasted with an omni-light profile on December 22nd. This means we are now in the Peak Flavor Window: the coffee has had time to stabilize, allowing the complex sugars from that 84-hour fermentation to truly "pop" in your cup.

A Sensorial Journey: From Papaya to Red Apple


When you sip the Peru Cedarwood Estate, it feels more like a tropical infusion than a traditional espresso.


Paquete de café Unico Peru Cedarwood con papaya y manzanas rojas reales
Not just marketing: the papaya and red apple notes are exactly what you'll find in your cup.


The experience starts with a bright, juicy entrance of Papaya—sweet and exotic. As the cup cools slightly, it evolves into the crisp, clean sweetness of Red Apple. The body is elegant and tea-like, perfect for those who seek clarity and complexity over simple bitterness.


Brewing Peru Cedarwood Specialty Coffee Valencia


The beauty of specialty coffee is that there are no "universal laws." These are the parameters I am currently using—consider them a solid baseline for your own experiments.


Option 1: Espresso on the AEG 8000 Series

Taming a light, double-fermented roast requires a machine with thermal stability. My AEG Series 8000 is the perfect partner for this task. I found the "sweet spot" by setting the integrated grinder to 8, using a High temperature setting to fully extract the sugars.


Extracción de espresso en cafetera AEG 8000 con báscula Uni.coffee
Precision brewing: 18.5g in, targeting 36.9g in the cup in 26 seconds at 9 bars.

Option 2: The Chemex Ritual

If you prefer a slower ritual, this coffee shines in a Chemex, highlighting its floral elegance.

  • Ratio: 1:15 (20g coffee to 300g water)

  • Grind: Coarse

  • Temp: 93°C

  • Time: ~3:30 - 3:45 min


Taste the Excellence of Cedruyoc

Specialty coffee is about stories, and Juan José’s story is one of the best I’ve tasted this year.


Alan Petaseca Donati disfrutando del resultado final del café Peru Cedarwood en Valencia
The most rewarding part: tasting the hard work of Juan José from my kitchen in Valencia.


Specialty coffee is about stories, and Juan José’s story is one of the best I’ve tasted this year. The Peru Cedarwood Estate is ready to ship from Valencia to all of Europe. And for my Valencia Neighbors: if you are within a 3km radius, I will deliver it personally and for free!


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