Typica Rum Barrel

The Hacienda La Papaya farm and estate is owned and operated by Juan Peña — Ecuador’s most famous specialty-coffee producer. He and his coffee have multiple recognitions world wide due to his quality.

Hacienda La Papaya coffees are the result of a meticulous integral process. The process begins in the nursery where the best seeds are selected, considering the origin and characteristics of the mother plants. Proper sowing techniques are applied for the correct development of the plant. This ensures efficient fertilization management throughout the farm and maximum control at each stage of plant’s growth. Juan is also always, actively engaged with many processing experiments. His farming is meticulous, scientific, curious, and giving: He provides neighbors and farm workers space in his nursery, along with seedlings, so that they can develop plots of their own.

This Typica from Ecuador's Hacienda La Papaya, produced by Juan Peña, showcases the classic heritage varietal in a rum barrel-aged expression. Typica is celebrated for its balanced, clean character, though aging in rum barrels introduces additional complexity and sweetness that contrasts with the varietal's foundational profile. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters brings their roasting expertise to this Ecuadorian lot, emphasizing the interplay between the origin's natural characteristics and the barrel's influence. The combination makes for a coffee that bridges traditional varietal expression with experimental processing techniques, offering both familiarity and discovery in a single cup.