Typica Mejorado from Hacienda La Papaya Reserve in Saraguro, Loja, Ecuador, grown at 1,900-2,100 meters elevation. This reserve lot features hand-harvested, fully ripe cherries processed with a 48-hour yeast-inoculated fermentation using Saccharomyces cerevisiae, followed by 22 days of drying. The coffee displays guava, honey, orange, and sweet aromatic complexity with clarity and balance.
Hydrangea Coffee Roasters is a specialty roastery based in Berkeley, California, focused on light, fruit forward coffees produced through modern fermentation and experimental processing techniques. The lineup emphasizes terroir, showcasing how region, climate, and varietal interact with processing to shape flavor. New releases rotate regularly, featuring single origin lots with detailed tasting notes and processing information for each offering. The roastery's approach rewards adventurous palates drawn to the intersection of agricultural science and cup quality.
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