Details:

• Origin: Ecuador — Loja, Putushio

• Producer: Francisco Vintimilla, José & Pepe Jijón — Fincas del Putushio

• Varietal: Typica Mejorado — a rare, high‑altitude Ecuadorian strain prized for clarity and nuance

• Process: Washed (traditional day‑of harvest depulped + fermentation, water rinse, long shade drying)

• Elevation: ~2,222 m above sea level

• Bag Size: 125g

• Roast: Light

• Tasting Notes: Grapefruit 🍊 • Gooseberry 🍇 • Honey 🍯 • Wildflowers 🌼

Intro:

Moonwake is excited to present Fincas del Putushio Washed Typica Mejorado, a brilliant and refined expression from the emerging specialty coffee region of Putushio in southern Loja, Ecuador. This washed lot showcases Typica Mejorado’s delicate complexity and vivid clarity — offering a cup that’s simultaneously bright, floral, and layered with sweetness.

The Producer:

This coffee comes from Fincas del Putushio, a collaboration between visionary producers Pepe Jijón, his son José Jijón, and Francisco Vintimilla, working high in the Andes of Loja Province. Pepe — already well‑regarded for his work with Finca Soledad in Intag — and his team are helping to carve out a new frontier for Ecuadorian specialty coffee by focusing on rare varietals like Typica Mejorado and meticulous processing. Their commitment to quality and community is evident in every aspect of this microlot.

The Process:

This lot is processed using a traditional washed method aimed at preserving clarity and showcasing terroir. Fully ripe cherries are hand‑picked and depulped on the same day of harvest, then fermented for about 16 hours with mucilage remaining to develop balanced acidity and sweetness. After a thorough deep water rinse, the beans are dried slowly — typically for around 30 days in shaded conditions — ensuring even and controlled moisture reduction. This low‑intervention approach lets the high‑altitude Typica Mejorado express its innate, delicate characteristics.

The Cup:

In the cup, this delivers a bright and deeply nuanced profile. Expect grapefruit 🍊 citrus brightness up front, followed by a tart yet refined gooseberry 🍇 tang. A honey‑like sweetness 🍯 emerges mid‑palate, adding richness without heaviness, while soft wildflower 🌼 aromatics provide an elegant, lingering finish. The overall balance of acidity, sweetness, and floral nuance makes this coffee particularly rewarding when brewed as a filter.

Overall:

This Washed Typica Mejorado is a standout example of Ecuador’s rising specialty coffee scene — where high altitude, thoughtful farming, and gentle processing combine to produce a cup with clarity, complexity, and captivating character. Whether you’re exploring Ecuadorian coffee for the first time or adding another exceptional lot to your rotation, this Putushio Mejorado offers a deeply satisfying and memorable filter experience.