EU: Ecuador La Soledad Sidra Natural

Passion runs as a through-line in everything Pepe Jijon does. This Sidra is a shining example of what passion driven work will yield. This Sidra produced from our friend Pepe Jijón is the culmination of his passion for processing and drying. With notes of dried cherry and orange blossom, it is the perfect marriage of process and cup clarity.

This Ecuador microlot from producer Pepe Jijón showcases Sidra—a varietal prized for distinctive fruit-forward character—through an anaerobic natural process that intensifies fermentation-driven complexity. The anaerobic natural method extends fruit exposure during drying, often yielding concentrated aromatics and deeper sweetness than conventional naturals. Onyx Coffee Lab's tasting profile highlights dried cherry and orange blossom, suggesting both preserved fruit intensity and floral delicacy characteristic of this approach. The interplay between Sidra's inherent profile and the extended fermentation creates layered sensory notes worth exploring across multiple brews and temperatures.