Typica Washed

The Hacienda La Papaya farm and estate is owned and operated by Juan Peña — Ecuador’s most famous specialty-coffee producer. He and his coffee have multiple recognitions world wide due to his quality.

Hacienda La Papaya coffees are the result of a meticulous integral process. The process begins in the nursery where the best seeds are selected, considering the origin and characteristics of the mother plants. Proper sowing techniques are applied for the correct development of the plant. This ensures efficient fertilization management throughout the farm and maximum control at each stage of plant’s growth. Juan is also always, actively engaged with many processing experiments. His farming is meticulous, scientific, curious, and giving: He provides neighbors and farm workers space in his nursery, along with seedlings, so that they can develop plots of their own.

This offering from Bird Rock Coffee Roasters highlights a classic pairing of origin and cultivar: a washed Typica produced by Juan Peña in Ecuador. The Typica varietal is widely recognized as one of the foundational pillars of specialty coffee, often celebrated for its balanced profile and clean cup quality. When processed using the washed method, the fruit flesh is removed before drying, a technique that typically emphasizes the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean rather than the influence of the coffee cherry. By focusing on this traditional approach, the producer allows the specific terroir of the Ecuadorian landscape to take center stage. To better understand how these processing and varietal choices influence the final cup, we encourage you to explore the flavor wheel to identify the nuanced characteristics present in this specific lot.