Hacienda La Papaya Washed Typica

the roaster partnered with juan pena to bring hacienda la papaya washed typica to life in southern ecuador. produced by juan pena, an agricultural engineer based in loja, this lot comes from hacienda la papaya and was meticulously washed to let the floral typica character shine. the ripe cherries are depulped with a penagos eco pulper that removes about ninety percent of the mucilage, then soaked under water for fifteen hours with minimal fermentation. the parchment is dried in juans purpose built drying houses to preserve clarity of flavor. the roaster describes the taste as jasmine floral notes backed up by oolong tea and a deep honey sweetness. in simple terms it might remind you of a floral yet delicate cup with a clean finish and balanced sweetness and acidity. this washed process highlights the varietal's character and the loja terroir, making it approachable for curious home brewers.