{"product_id":"sey-coffee-pepe-family-washed-sidra","title":"SEY Coffee - Pepe \u0026 Family Washed Sidra | Ecuador","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcuador — Pepe \u0026amp; Family Finca Soledad Sidra (Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTastes Like — 🍯 Eucalyptus Honey • 🍋 Lemon Tea • 🌸 White Florals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pepe \u0026amp; Family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finca Soledad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imbabura, Ecuador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sidra\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 1,515 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Pepe and his family at Finca Soledad — a biodynamic, fully organic Sidra grown within 120 hectares of cloud forest in Imbabura, and a coffee that lives and breathes terroir. The regenerative farming practices at Soledad are as much a part of what's in the cup as the processing — a clean, elegant, and fragrant washed Sidra of remarkable purity. In the cup: eucalyptus honey, lemon tea, and white florals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinca Soledad is one of the most ecologically remarkable farms SEY work with anywhere in the world. Situated within 120 hectares of cloud forest — one of the most biodiverse environments they have encountered — Sidra, Gesha, and Mejorado are cultivated on just 4 hectares within this expansive landscape, under biodynamic and fully organic management that reflects a deep, principled commitment to the health of the soil and the forest around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond coffee production, Soledad is a community-oriented project: the farm provides support and employment opportunities for single mothers in the surrounding area, making it as much a social enterprise as a specialty coffee operation. At $77\/kg direct green, this is among SEY's highest-priced coffees — a reflection of both the extraordinary quality and the values embedded in every decision made at the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety colloquially called Sidra in Ecuador is confirmed as Ethiopian Landrace, though the precise genetic identification remains under research. Ethiopia's extraordinary biodiversity — with DNA testing confirming over 60 distinct varieties — means that the full story of how this particular lineage arrived in Ecuador and developed its distinctive aromatic character is still unfolding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Washed process at Finca Soledad involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍒 Hand-picking — Sidra cherries picked at peak ripeness 🛢️ Open tank hold — Held in open tanks for 12 hours before processing 🔧 De-pulping — Outer skin removed after the hold 💧 Washing — Washed to remove all fermentation residue ☀️ Raised-bed drying — Dried on raised beds with controlled airflow and sun exposure to ensure consistency throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12-hour open tank hold before de-pulping is the defining step — allowing the cherries to begin developing complexity before the fruit is removed, building the eucalyptus honey sweetness and floral aromatic depth that define this lot, while the controlled raised-bed drying locks in the clean lemon tea structure and white floral delicacy that carry through to the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully pure and fragrant washed Sidra from one of Ecuador's most ecologically and socially purposeful specialty farms — eucalyptus honey warmth, lemon tea brightness, and a delicate white floral character in a cup that reflects the living cloud forest and regenerative philosophy of Finca Soledad in every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍯 Eucalyptus Honey 🍋 Lemon Tea 🌸 White Florals\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SEY Coffee","offers":[{"title":"125g \/ June 15th","offer_id":58092961399158,"sku":"SEY-SOLEDAD-PEPE-FAMILY-SIDRA-WASHED-FIL-JUN15","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/2026Pepe_Family_FincaSoledad_NewSeason-Ecuador_2560x.png-cropped.jpg?v=1781555673","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/de\/products\/sey-coffee-pepe-family-washed-sidra","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}