Last updated: 2026-09-10T16:04:15.322Z

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[0.0 out of 5 stars — 0 ratings](https://www.coffeelist.co/b/wide-awake-coffee/essentials-peru/reviews)

From $12.62/250g

**Process:** [Washed](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/washed)

**Region:** [Cajamarca, Peru 🇵🇪](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/3beb19ed-78cf-40f8-ab89-4536765a2fd1)

**Variety:** [Bourbon](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/bourbon)

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[Catuaí](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/catuai)

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[Caturra](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/caturra)

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[Typica](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/typica)

**Altitude:** ~2000 masl

**Recommended for:** Filter, Espresso

## What the Brand Says

> Essentials are approachable coffees, roasted for automatic machines. This single origin Peru from Rutas del Inca, has a chocolate base with a fruity touch and a faint acidity. It’s great for espresso, americano, or milk-based drinks.

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# Essentials Peru

No longer available

250g

$12.62

($22.90/lbs)

1kg

$43.59

($19.77/lbs)

## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 53/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 60/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 69/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 45/100 — Subtle bitterness (0) to Pronounced bitterness (100)

**Character:** 5/100 — Conventional (0) to Funky & novel (100)

**Roast level:** Medium — 4/7, from Extra light (1) to Extra dark (7)

## Tasting Notes

Apple

Biscuit

Chocolate

Sugarcane

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