Sidra - Washed - Hacienda la Papaya

Origin

• 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
  50
• Bright
  40
• Funky
  25

Tastes Like: Pomelo, Lemongrass, Yellow Peach Origin: Hacienda la Papaya, Saraguro/Loja, Ecuador 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.: Sidra Producer: Juan Peña Elevation: 1,900-2,100 masl Process: 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. Hacienda La Papaya is a pioneering farm in Ecuador’s Loja region, founded by renowned producer Juan Peña. Established in 2010, the farm is known for its dedication to quality and research-driven innovation. With a unique dry-tropical climate, drip irrigation systems, and a robust genetic seed bank, Hacienda La Papaya produces high performance, first generation varieties that are disease resistant and nutrient efficient. This washed Sidra comes from Hacienda La Papaya, where producer Juan Peña and his team have been cultivating exclusive varieties with research-driven precision since 2010. The Sidra mother plants, established in 2013 and confirmed through genetic testing, yield cherries with exceptional potential when grown at altitude in the farm’s sandy-clay loam soil. After a 15-hour washed fermentation , the coffee is slowly dried under careful environmental control to highlight the variety’s clarity and balance. The result is a sweet, juicyAcidityThe bright, lively, fruit-like sensation in coffee — praise, not a flaw. Citric sparkle, malic apple-crispness, tartaric wine notes; light roasts preserve more of it. cup with pomelo , lemongrass , and yellow peach notes, anchored by a crisp acidity. We selected this lot for its vibrant structure and the expressive elegance Sidra can achieve when grown and processed with this level of care.