Ana Maria & Nicolas Crespo ‘Pillcocaja’ Typica • Natural // Azuay, Ecuador

This natural Typica lot represents Pillcocaja’s continued focus on controlled, high-quality dry processing. The farm, managed by Ana & Nicolas Crespo, benefits from a stable high-elevation environment with significant diurnal temperature variation, contributing to optimal cherry maturation and high sugar content.

Selective hand harvesting is carried out across up to eight passes to ensure uniformity of ripeness. The coffee is dried with the cherry skin intact immediately after the initial selection phase to promote the the accumulation of aromatics  from the skins that distinguish it from naturals dried without. The cherries are then placed on single-level African beds in the upper section of their drying room, where they dry slowly for 25 to 30 days, depending on the weather. Once optimal moisture (11%– 12%) is reached, the lot is packed and rested to allow its full aromatic potential to settle and mature.

Typica, cultivated here, is part of the original Arabica lineage and exhibits high genetic purity. It is known for producing high-quality outcomes when environmental conditions allow for slow fruit maturation and controlled post-harvest practices. While lower in productivity compared to modern hybrids, it remains a preferred cultivar in environments where quality is prioritized over volume. The natural processing approach applied here enhances the tactile and aromatic expression of this cultivar without masking its underlying genetic attributes.

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