Typica Mejorado - Washed - Hacienda La Papaya

Origin

• 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
• Funky

Tastes Like: Mandarin, Chasselas, Eucalyptus Origin: Hacienda La Papaya, 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.: 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 Producer: Juan Peña Elevation: 2000 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 Saraguro 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.