Juan Peña - Typica Mejorado {Washed}

Technical Data

Roaster: Tanat Coffee
Origin: Saraguro, Loja (Ecuador)
Farm: Hacienda La Papaya
Producer: Juan Peña
Altitude: 1900–2100 masl
Varietal: Typica Mejorado
Process: Washed (15h)
Profile: Orange · Pear · Maple Syrup
Format: 200 g
Roast: Filter
Grind: Whole bean only

This Improved Typica from Juan Peña, grown at Hacienda La Papaya, is one of the great benchmarks of Ecuadorian specialty coffee.

Produced between 1900 and 2100 masl in Saraguro (Loja), this washed lot stands out for its cleanliness, balance, and great natural sweetness, offering an elegant cup perfectly suited for filter methods.

Process

Processed using Washed method (15h fermentation):

Selective harvesting of ripe cherries
Controlled fermentation (15h)
Complete washing
Slow drying to preserve clarity and sweetness

Sensory summary
Orange
Pear
Maple syrup

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