Sidra
Washed
Hacienda la Papaya

Tastes Like: Pomelo, Lemongrass, Yellow Peach

Origin: Hacienda la Papaya, Saraguro/Loja, Ecuador

Variety: Sidra

Producer: Juan Peña

Elevation: 1,900-2,100 masl

Process: Washed

Hacienda La Papaya is a pioneering farm in Ecuador’s Loja region, founded by renowned producer Juan Peña. Established in 2010, the farm is known for its dedication to quality and research-driven innovation. With a unique dry-tropical climate, drip irrigation systems, and a robust genetic seed bank, Hacienda La Papaya produces high performance, first generation varieties that are disease resistant and nutrient efficient.

This washed Sidra comes from Hacienda La Papaya, where producer Juan Peña and his team have been cultivating exclusive varieties with research-driven precision since 2010. The Sidra mother plants, established in 2013 and confirmed through genetic testing, yield cherries with exceptional potential when grown at altitude in the farm’s sandy-clay loam soil.

After a 15-hour washed fermentation, the coffee is slowly dried under careful environmental control to highlight the variety’s clarity and balance. The result is a sweet, juicy cup with pomelo, lemongrass, and yellow peach notes, anchored by a crisp acidity.

We selected this lot for its vibrant structure and the expressive elegance Sidra can achieve when grown and processed with this level of care.