Pepe Jijón

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We’re excited to introduce a new coffee from our friend Pepe Jijón! This exceptional Sidra from Finca Soledad is one we simply couldn’t wait to share with you. Processed using Pepe and his team’s innovative Wave 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. method, it showcases just how far coffee processing can be pushed. The Wave Washed process is highly structured and requires a deep understanding of microbiology. It includes several carefully controlled stages: Whole cherry fermentation: Fully ripe cherries (around 22° Brix) ferment whole for approximately three days. Depulping & mucilage fermentation: The cherries are dry-depulped, and the beans continue fermenting in their mucilage for around 48 hours. Temperature-wave drying: The coffee is slowly dried over 40 days. Throughout drying, the beans experience carefully controlled cycles of warm and cool temperatures, creating the “wave” that gives this process its name. The result is a beautifully elegant coffee with a silky-smooth mouthfeelBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method. and remarkable clarity — it’s quickly become one of our favourites. Available now for both filter and espresso.