Hydrangea - Typica Mejorado Natural Hacienda La Papaya 114g

Tastes Like: Apricot, Melon, Plum

Origin: Hacienda La Papaya, Saraguro, Loja, Ecuador

Variety: Typica Mejorado

Producer: Juan Peña

Elevation: 1,900-2,100 masl 

Process: Natural

Hacienda La Papaya is a pioneering farm in Ecuador’s Saraguro region, founded by renowned producer Juan Peña. Established in 2010, the farm is known for its dedication to quality and research-driven innovation. With a unique dry-tropical climate, drip irrigation systems, and a robust genetic seed bank, Hacienda La Papaya produces high performance, first generation varieties that are disease resistant and nutrient efficient.

This naturally processed Typica Mejorado from Hacienda La Papaya highlights the farm’s commitment to clean, expressive profiles through careful innovation and control. Grown at high elevation in southern Ecuador’s dry-tropical Andes, this lot is the product of meticulous manual selection and slow drying over 20–30 days.

The result is a vibrant, fruit-forward cup with layered sweetness and bright acidity. The cup reminds us about apricot, the sweetness reminds us of melon and plum acidity.

We selected this lot for its clarity and balance—a standout representation of natural processing done with precision by one of Ecuador’s leading producers.