Ecuador Hacienda La Papaya - Washed Typica

Origin

• 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
  30
• Funky
  25

CARAMEL | TANGERINE | FLORAL Juan Peña’s Hacienda La Papaya has become a benchmark for us when it comes to Ecuador -- clean, expressive, and consistently exceptional. This 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. TypicaTypicaThe oldest cultivated arabica lineage, ancestor of most Latin American coffee. Low yield, clean and sweet cup; the baseline other varieties are measured against. was our introduction to Juan’s work, and it continues to stand out year after year. Every detail of Juan’s process is intentional. Carefully selected ripe cherries undergo a 15-hour fermentation before being slowly dried in UV-protected rooms, where temperature and humidity are closely monitored to ensure a precise, even finish. In the cup: This year’s release is vibrant and structured, with bright tangerine citrus up front, a deep caramel sweetness, and a soft, floral finish that lingers. Origin / Ecuador Region / Saraguro, Loja Producer / Juan Peña Process / Washed 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. / Typica Mejorado Altitude / 2000 masl