{"product_id":"finca-soledad-wave-washed-typica-mejorado-pepe-jijon","title":"Finca Soledad Washed Wave Typica Mejorado by Pepe Jión, Ecuador","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Peach · White Grape · Citrus · Honey · Jasmine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we selected it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe selected this Typica Mejorado for its delicate florals, clear fruit character and lingering sweetness. White peach and white grape give the cup a gentle depth, while citrus brings definition. It is a coffee that rewards attention, revealing more of its jasmine character as it cools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoffee as an extension of the landscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh above Ecuador’s Intag Valley, Finca Soledad is a place where coffee occupies remarkably little space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate extends across more than 120 hectares, yet only around five are planted with coffee. The rest is forest—preserved, restored and gradually returned to the biodiversity that once defined this landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, Pepe Jijón’s approach to growing and processing coffee takes shape within a much larger ecosystem. This release brings together Typica Mejorado’s delicate aromatic character and his carefully controlled Wave Washed process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cup experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelicate florals open into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite peach and fresh citrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by the sweetness of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite grape and honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. As the cup cools, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejasmine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e becomes increasingly pronounced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe texture is silky and almost tea-like, with bright, articulate acidity and a long, clean sweetness. Give it time after brewing: the softer fruit and floral notes deserve room to unfold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePepe Jijón and Finca Soledad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince arriving at Finca Soledad in 2010, Pepe has planted more than 25,000 native trees, transforming former pastureland into a farm where coffee grows as part of the surrounding forest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is my life, this is where I find peace.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Pepe Jijón\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSituated in Intag Valley, Imbabura, the farm grows this Typica Mejorado at approximately 1,500–1,700 metres above sea level. Careful farming and patient processing guide its journey from cherry to cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wave Washed process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshly harvested cherries begin with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 hours of cold fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before being depulped. A further \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36-hour cold fermentation with the mucilage intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e follows, before a quick rinse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wet parchment then rests for two days in shaded, ventilated conditions. From there, it spends approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 days dehydrating in a dark room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by another \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 days of slow drying in the shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature, time and gradual drying are central to this approach. In this lot, the resulting cup combines distinct florals, gentle fruit sweetness and a remarkably clean finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble Bloom brewing recipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested starting recipe for this coffee; not yet validated through a test brew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a V60-style brewer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoffee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 250 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 93°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrind:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium-fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget brew time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2:45–3:15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended expression:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White peach sweetness, clear citrus and jasmine aromatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst bloom · 0:00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour 50 g of water, wetting the grounds evenly. Give the brewer one gentle swirl if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond bloom · 0:30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd another 50 g, bringing the total to 100 g. Allow the coffee to rest until 1:00.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain pour · 1:00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour gently to 250 g, finishing around 1:25. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the water to draw through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy these brewing choices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two small opening pours aim to wet the grounds evenly before the main extraction. A gentle pouring technique keeps agitation restrained, with the intention of preserving the cup’s delicate texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 93°C starting temperature and 1:16.7 ratio aim to balance fruit sweetness with floral clarity. Adjust according to taste: grind slightly finer if the cup feels thin or sharply acidic, or slightly coarser if the finish becomes drying. Treat the brew time as a guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor those drawn to floral, delicate coffees with clear fruit character, this is a release to savour slowly. Enjoy it black and allow it to cool, following the cup from fresh citrus and white peach towards honeyed sweetness and jasmine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean. Delicate. Transparent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoffee details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePepe Jijón\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinca Soledad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntag Valley, Imbabura, Ecuador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAltitude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 1,500–1,700 m.a.s.l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypica Mejorado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWave Washed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite peach, white grape, citrus, honey and jasmine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Standout Coffee","offers":[{"title":"250gr Coffee Jar","offer_id":58879975948623,"sku":"S26.09.26","price":969.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"50gr Sample Bag","offer_id":58879975915855,"sku":"S26.09.25","price":259.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg Coffee Bag","offer_id":58879975981391,"sku":"S26.09.27","price":3799.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4361\/8719\/files\/TypicaMejoradoWaveEcuador.jpg?v=1790336802","url":"https:\/\/www.standoutcoffee.com\/products\/finca-soledad-wave-washed-typica-mejorado-pepe-jijon","provider":"Standout Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}