Don Vallejito - Ecuador {Washed Typica Mejorado}

Technical details

Roaster: Good Life Coffee
Origin: Pichincha (Pacto), Ecuador
Farm: Don Vallejito
Producer: Ricardo Vargas
Altitude: 1523 masl
Varietal: Improved Typica
Process: Washed
Profile: Apricot · Hibiscus · Blood orange
Format: 225 g
Grind: Whole bean
Recommended use: Filter

Don Vallejito is a refined expression of modern Ecuadorian coffee.

Produced by Ricardo Vargas in Pichincha, this lot originated from a project built from scratch with a clear philosophy: quality based on detail, consistency, and total process control.

Ricardo, with a background in food engineering, applies a technical approach to coffee, measuring each stage to optimize the final result. This, combined with an ideal altitude and climate, yields a clean, bright, and highly defined profile.

The result is an elegant, floral, and highly precise coffee.

Process

Processed using the washed method, with advanced technical control:

Selective harvesting of ripe cherries
Controlled fermentation through temperature and Brix measurement
Complete washing for maximum clarity
Slow drying (3–4 weeks) for flavor development

This approach results in a clean, structured cup with great complexity.

Sensory summary

Apricot
Hibiscus
Blood orange
Clean profile

About the Roader

Founded in Helsinki in 2012, Good Life Coffee began as a small café with a simple mission: serve coffee that truly tastes good and elevates everyday life. Today, it has grown into an internationally awarded roastery, known for clean, balanced, and flavor-driven coffees.

Working closely with trusted producers around the world, Good Life Coffee focuses on sourcing fresh, seasonal harvests and building long-term relationships to ensure consistent quality. Their roasting philosophy is simple — respect the raw material and highlight each coffee's natural character.

With multiple awards, including Nordic Best Roaster 2024, Good Life Coffee stands as one of the leading names in Nordic specialty coffee.

For them, coffee isn't just a drink — it's a good life.