017 - Typica Mejorado Washed

Origin

Tasting notes

Character

• Bright
  30
• Clean
  20
• Funky
  20

We proudly present the TypicaTypicaThe oldest cultivated arabica lineage, ancestor of most Latin American coffee. Low yield, clean and sweet cup; the baseline other varieties are measured against. Mejorado WashedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. from Finca Soledad, situated in the Intag Valley, a United Nations World Heritage GEOPARK. This coffee highlights the farm's commitment to eco-friendly farming, with 115 of its 120 hectares devoted to forest conservation, underscoring a pledge to sustainable coffee cultivation. Cultivated at elevations of 1515 to 1750 metres above sea level, the Typica Mejorado Washed thrives under a dense canopy, producing optimal shade and a minimal environmental footprint. This varietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process., grown on just 5 hectares, benefits from a focus on quality and biodynamic practices in harmony with the ecosystem's naturalNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. rhythm. The precise washed process enhances the bean's inherent qualities, revealing the Intag Valley's distinct terroirTerroirBorrowed from wine: the way a place — soil, altitude, climate, even neighboring crops — expresses itself in the cup, independent of variety and process.. Our direct relationship with producers like Finca Soledad ensures our coffees represent excellence in flavour and sustainability. Pepe, the farm's producer, shares, "At Finca Soledad, we embrace the philosophy of respecting and understanding nature's silent language to transform our coffee fruits into 'happy beans'. Our processes, modulating environment, temperature, and time without extreme changes, aim for minimal stress, ensuring the beans, when roasted, shine with synergy and happiness." Orders will begin shipping from Monday. Artwork created by @thefuze.studio Store in a cool, dry place. In nitrogen-flushed, valveless bags, oxygen content is reduced to under 3%, preserving optimal quality for up to 9 months.