Hacienda La Papaya B7

Anaerobic Natural B7

Hacienda La Papaya, Ecuador

Juan, a multigeneration farmer with roots in long-stem-rose production, transitioned to coffee cultivation around 2010 following adverse weather conditions that decimated his flower fields. Notably, Juan's dedication to experimentation is evident in his "garden of inputs," where coffee trees are labeled with the specific fertilizers they receive, allowing him to track their effects. He also provides space and seedlings to neighbors and workers, fostering community engagement and empowerment. Hacienda la Papaya, Juan's farm, serves as a beacon of opportunity, offering formal employment with social security benefits to 7 permanent workers and up to 40 additional hires during harvest season, all from the local community. Notably, Juan employs high school students during school vacation months, providing valuable work experience and contributing to the community's economic stability.

The B7 variety is truly a unique coffee, originating from Hacienda La Papaya, is a mutation of Typica, Caturra, Pacas, and San Salvador. Carrying a coffee unique to Juan’s farm, and processed using a method he created makes this coffee a truly individual experience.

Tasting Notes: Complex and layered with red apple, watermelon, and lemon zest. 

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