Sidra - Lot #67 | Wild | Natural | lime blossom, mandarin, black tea 🌸 [Great in any filter method]

 the Sidra variety 

It is an Ethiopian-origin variety from the landrace family, brought to Ecuador by the Nestle company, where it underwent a research process to select phenotypes with the best potential in cup quality, higher production volume, and disease resistance. Three years ago, along with Diego and Martin Horta, we decided to plant this variety with great potential. This lot is the first harvest of this variety, and today it is one of our favorite coffees.

 the producer 

Martín Horta is 57 years old. Like his father and grandfather before him, he carries on the family’s coffee-growing tradition—his ancestors were among the first settlers of the town. A few years ago, Martín decided to radically change the way they cultivated and processed coffee. Together with his son Diego, he shifted the focus toward producing high-value coffees. They began planting exotic varieties and experimenting with fermentation and drying methods that, over time, have gained recognition once again for their exceptional quality. 

 the process

Everything starts with a really good manual harvest; ripe cherries guarantee a sweeter and cleaner flavor. Then we proceed with a long anaerobic fermentation process aimed at developing intense and complex fruity flavors. Next, we carry out a two-stage drying process, beginning with an initial dehydration in a mechanical dryer to slow down the fermentation, and then finishing the drying stage after 15 days.