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This is a coffee of layers: stone fruit, green apple, and citrus up front, supported by florals of orange blossom and rose. As the cup cools, a clear, bright limeade acidity reveals itself — precise and refreshing. Ilse's team call this one of their favourite lots from Juan, and it is immediately clear why.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis Mejorado has become a firm favourite and this season's offering is particularly impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cp\u003eInnovation and experimentation are at the heart of everything at Hacienda La Papaya — Peña continually pushes the boundaries of what is possible with each variety he grows, and the results speak for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Washed process at Hacienda La Papaya involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e🍒 \u003cstrong\u003eSelective Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cherries picked at peak ripeness and floated to remove defects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eDepulping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ripe cherries depulped immediately\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eSubmerged Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Seeds submerged in water and fermented for 15 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eThorough Rinsing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Seeds thoroughly rinsed to remove all remaining mucilage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eDrying Room Drying\u003c\/strong\u003e — Seeds moved to drying rooms and dried on raised beds for 10–18 days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe submerged fermentation and controlled drying environment deliver the exceptional clarity and citrus precision that defines this Mejorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElegant and layered. Green apple and citrus open the cup brightly, with orange blossom and rose weaving florals throughout. As the temperature drops, a clear limeade acidity emerges — refreshing, precise, and lingering. 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