Uchuñari Coffee

The Peruvian equivalent to Kopi Luwak coffee, this rare Uchunari coffee is made from the droppings of free-roaming near-domesticated coatis, a small mammal native to South and Central America. Like the Luwak, the Uchunari eat the ripest coffee cherries as part of their natural mixed diet, and the hard processed seeds are later recovered from the droppings around the farm, creating a unique coffee that is exceptionally smooth and naturally sweet, with no bitterness.

Sourced from a small family-run farm in the Tunkimayo region of Peru, the charming story of this coffee began when the farm owner’s son discovered four orphaned coati babies in a cave, their mother a victim of hunting. The baby Uchunari were brought home, raised by the family as pets, and each given names: Chakera, Sheysi Hugo, Piter, and Quien Soy. Not originally intended as anything other than outdoor pets, these playful creatures developed a natural affinity for eating ripe coffee cherries around the farm, leaving them in similar piles to the famous Kopi Luwak. It was after this that the family had the idea to make Uchunari processed coffee.

We roast all our coffee beans in small artisanal batches each day to preserve freshness and consistency. All ground coffee is ground to order just before shipping, so you can be assured your coffee has arrived as fresh as possible.

The majority of our coffees are medium roasted as a standard, unless otherwise stated on the product page.

Please contact us if you have any questions about our coffees or the way we roast.

All orders are packed and shipped from our roastery in the UK.

We aim to process and ship orders within 1-2 working days, although large orders containing multiple varieties of roasted coffee may take slightly longer. 

UK shipping is free on orders over £100.

For international orders, shipping costs and any duties & taxes are calculated and prepaid for at checkout - Any charges at customs are then dealt with in advance by us to ensure your coffee arrives as quickly as possible. 

US shipping is free on orders over $250.