EU: Ecuador La Soledad Typica Natural

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

Sourced from Pepe Jijón in Ecuador, this Typica lot undergoes natural processing, a method that typically yields fuller body and prominent fruit characteristics. The roaster identifies nectarine and earl grey in the cup—the latter suggesting the tea-like brightness often associated with this classic varietal. Natural-processed coffees tend to showcase heavier stone fruit and floral notes, and this lot appears to deliver on that profile while maintaining enough clarity to register the delicate bergamot character of earl grey. For those curious about how these flavors fit into broader sensory categories, the flavor wheel offers useful context for understanding the tasting experience.