Juan Peña Mejorado - Ecuador {Washed}

Ficha técnica

Tostador: Ilse Coffee
Origen: Saraguro, Loja (Ecuador)
Finca: Hacienda La Papaya
Productor: Juan Peña
Altitud: 2000 msnm
Varietal: Mejorado
Proceso: Washed
Perfil: Green apple · Limeade · Orange blossom · Rose
Formato: 250 g
Cosecha: Septiembre 2025

Juan Peña es uno de los productores más reconocidos de Ecuador y Hacienda La Papaya se ha convertido en una referencia mundial por su enfoque científico y obsesión por la calidad.

Cultivado a 2000 msnm en Saraguro (Loja), este lote de Mejorado representa una de las expresiones más elegantes de esta variedad ecuatoriana. La combinación de altitud extrema, manejo técnico y procesamiento preciso da lugar a una taza limpia, floral y profundamente compleja.

El resultado es un café brillante y refinado, con una estructura delicada y una claridad excepcional.

Proceso

Procesado mediante método washed, enfocado en pureza y precisión:

Recolección selectiva de cerezas maduras
Selección por flotación
Despulpado inmediato
Fermentación sumergida (~15h)
Lavado completo
Secado en camas elevadas (10–18 días)

Este proceso resalta la elegancia natural de la variedad Mejorado.

Resumen sensorial

Manzana verde
Limeade
Flor de azahar
Rosa

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Rebecca
Rebecca began her journey in the coffee industry after realizing the world of coffee is a representation of the people and places it touches along the way. She brings a strong creative energy and sees coffee not just as a beverage but as a medium for expressing stories and experiences and using them as a connector between people.

Her primary focus lies in establishing meaningful relationships from origin to consumer and ensuring every interaction and brand experience reflects the true essence of ilse.


Lucas
Lucas is the driving force behind ilse's commitment to coffee quality. With a wealth of experience spanning all facets of the food and hospitality industry, Lucas is on a continuous journey of exploration and learning, driven especially by his passion for coffee.

He is committed to showcasing the true potential of coffee. He is deeply passionate about sourcing and roasting in a way that does justice to the incredible work of the producers and the unique characteristics of each lot.