Chorora Sidra – CO2 and Cherry Peel Washed, Ecuador

A vibrant and botanical Sidra with experimental precision—only 70 jars, exclusively available online.

Introduction Line

This limited-edition Sidra offers explosive florals, wild fruit, and deep complexity from a pioneering Ecuadorian farm.

Producer and Process Info

• Farm: Chorora

• Producer: Olinka Vélez

• Region: Sozoranga, Loja, Ecuador

• Elevation: 1,600 masl

• Variety: Sidra

• Process: CO2 & cherry peel fermented washed

• Fermentation: 72 hours with lactic bacteria, sealed tank, CO2 injection

• Drying: Washed and dried slowly on raised African beds

Cup Profile

White floral aroma

Mangosteen and tangy purple berries

Botanical complexity

Plum jam and red cherry finish

Backstory

This lot represents an experimental washed process first developed at Yambamine—Chorora’s sister farm—by Rene Vélez. The process uses CO2 and cascara to kickstart fermentation, combining scientific precision with natural depth. It’s now replicated at Chorora with beautiful results.

Olinka Vélez runs Chorora on the slopes of the Loja highlands, beside the old Inca Road overlooking the Macará Valley. Since 2010, she and her sister Diana have transitioned from urban lives to full-time coffee producers, dedicating themselves to farming and innovation. Together, their farms span eight hectares planted with Sidra, Typica Mejorado, and new experimental varieties like Pink Bourbon and Wush Wush.

A small research lab is under construction on the farm, focused on microbial fermentation, new processing methods, and varietal development. Chorora and Yambamine are becoming known for their radical transparency, experimental mindset, and standout quality.

Sizes and Brewing Suggestions

Only available 250g jars.

Recommended for V60, filter brews, or expressive competition-style extractions

Amount

Our specialty coffee range comes in 250-gram jars of whole beans roasted for filter or slightly edgy espresso, packed and shipped on demand for maximum freshness. These coffees hit the sweet spot between specialty coffee and competition-style coffee, with a taste profile that is both exciting and unique.

In the Jar

Each jar contains 250 grams of whole beans, roasted to perfection for both filter coffee and a slightly edgy espresso. Packed and shipped on demand, this coffee delivers maximum freshness, ensuring an extraordinary experience from the moment you open the jar. Treat it like a fine bottle of champagne—if you’re lucky, the “swoosh” will fill the room with intoxicating aromas.