Pepe Jijón Box Set

Finca soledad

Origin: Ecuador, Intag valley  

Producer | Pepe Jijon

Process | Wave Washed

Variety | Sidra x 150g / Geisha x150g

Elevation | 1550 MASL

This box Includes 1 bag of 150g of Geisha washed and  1 bag of 150g of Sidra washed.

The Intag Valley is characterized by its dramatic verticality. Finca Soledad sits on a steep slope, bathed in the mist of the cloud forest. This high humidity and cooler temperature mean that the coffee cherries take significantly longer to ripen than in other regions. This "slow-growth" environment creates a density in the bean that translates to an explosion of flavor in the cup.

The "Wave" Fermentation: 

Pepe Jijón is famous for his Wave Fermentation technique. This is a highly sophisticated form of anaerobic processing where the coffee is fermented in cycles.

Pressure & Temperature: Pepe monitors the internal pressure of the fermentation tanks and the ambient temperature with obsessive detail.

The Result: This process produces a coffee that has the intensity of a "Natural" process but the cleanliness and clarity of a "Washed" process. It creates a flavor profile that is almost "effervescent"—vibrant, multi-layered, and incredibly long-lasting on the palate.