From 2222 metres above sea level, from a place steeped in history and natural magic, comes Ecuador Jijón - Putushio coffee - the latest coffee project of visionary Pepe Jijón and his son José, mediated by Mazelab Roasters . This washed Typica Mejorado from Andean Ecuador is an exceptional example of what can be created when determination, a deep respect for nature and a desire to let the terroir speak without distortion come together. The flavour profile is both airy and intense - citrus acidity opens the experience, followed by the subtle sweetness of nectarine and all finishing with a round, juicy body with a smooth, tea-like mineral oolong finish.
The Finca Putushio farm is not just located somewhere. It's nestled in the ancient mountain that bears the same name, which has held artifacts and stories of ancient cultures for centuries. It is in this wild and untouched landscape that a new chapter of the Jijón family's coffee adventure begins . Putushio is not just an agricultural project - it is a spiritual retreat, a research station and an experimental laboratory where coffee cultivation becomes a form of communication between man and nature. Pepe believes that every bean can carry the message of the place it comes from - and this is doubly true here.
The Typica Mejorado grown here is a variety with enormous potential - and in the conditions of Putushio, its profile is developing into something quite exceptional. The washed process is meticulous and well thought out: ripe cherries are hand-picked, fermented and washed with the utmost care to preserve purity and delicacy. The drying process is slow and steady to fully bring out all the nuances that this high-altitude parcel has to offer. The result is a coffee that has soul - and, moreover, reminds us with every sip that great coffee is not just the result of technique, but also of philosophy and love of place.
- Altitude: 2222 m above sea level.