{"product_id":"ilse-ecuador-juan-pena-hacienda-la-papaya-washed-gesha","title":"Ilse - Ecuador | Juan Peña, Hacienda La Papaya - Washed Gesha","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcuador — Juan Peña, Hacienda La Papaya, Washed Gesha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes Like — 🍑 Peach • 🌸 Jasmine • 🍯 Honeycomb \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juan Peña\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hacienda La Papaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saraguro, Loja, Ecuador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gesha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the third year Juan Peña has produced a washed Gesha at Hacienda La Papaya — and this small lot has already secured its place as a remarkable achievement. Classic Gesha florals fill the cup with jasmine and honeycomb sweetness, whilst peach, citrus, and tropical yellow fruits add depth and vibrancy. A coffee of real beauty from one of Ecuador's most celebrated producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 125g due to the very small lot size — this is a coffee to savour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuan Peña has been producing high-quality coffee at Hacienda La Papaya for many years. What began as a rose farm transitioned to coffee production in 2009, with the first export following in 2014 — marking the beginning of a well-earned reputation for both exceptional quality and a scientific approach to cultivation. Located at 2,000 MASL on his 11-hectare farm in Saraguro, Loja, Peña takes a data-driven approach to farm management, always seeking to improve quality through experimentation and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInnovation and experimentation are at the heart of everything at Hacienda La Papaya. This Gesha separation is a testament to Peña's commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible with each variety he grows — and this is only the beginning of what promises to be a special chapter for washed Gesha at the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Washed process at Hacienda La Papaya involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍒 \u003cstrong\u003eSelective Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cherries picked at peak ripeness and floated to remove defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eDepulping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ripe cherries depulped immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eSubmerged Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Seeds submerged in water and fermented for 15 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eThorough Rinsing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Seeds thoroughly rinsed to remove all remaining mucilage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eDrying Room Drying\u003c\/strong\u003e — Seeds moved to drying rooms and dried on raised beds for 10–18 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precise submerged fermentation and controlled drying environment preserve the delicate florals and honeyed sweetness that make this Gesha so captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlorid and honeyed, with a beautiful structure. Peach and jasmine lead the aromatics, with tropical yellow fruits and citrus adding brightness and complexity. Honeycomb sweetness weaves through the cup to a clean, lingering finish. 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