This is a beautiful expression of the Sidra variety and a clear reflection of the regenerative, fully organic practices at Finca Soledad. In the cup we find melon, soft florals, and lime zest.
Sidra
Imbabura
1,515 masl
March 10th, 2025
Hand-picked at peak ripeness. Held in open tanks for 12 hours. De-pulped. Washed. Dried on raised beds with controlled airflow and sun exposure to ensure consistency.
ABOUT THE JIJÓN FAMILY
The Jijón family are inspiring producers with an equally remarkable farm. Finca Soledad is a biodynamic, organic farm with some of the most biodiversity we have encountered. The family cultivates only Sidra, Gesha, and Mejorado on a 4-hectare (~10-acre) parcel nestled within 120 hectares (~300 acres) of cloud forest. Soledad is also a community-oriented project that provides support and employment to single mothers who have been abandoned by their husbands.
ABOUT SIDRA
While we don't know exactly which variety it is, we do know for certain the variety colloquially called Sidra in Ecuador is an Ethiopian Landrace variety. Ethiopia is widely acknowledged as the geographic origin of coffee. DNA testing has confirmed over 60 distinct varieties growing in Ethiopia, making it home to the most coffee biodiversity in the world. How these Ethiopian varieties have made their way to various parts of the world varies wildly, and is the focus of much research and debate. Given climate change and the increasing difficulty to grow coffee, there is also a lot of research being done to develop new varieties and hybrids, usually starting with Ethiopian Landrace germ-lines.
Pricing Details
Direct
$66.00/KG
The cost of getting a coffee from cherry to beverage varies enormously depending on its place of origin and the location of its consumption. The inclusion of price transparency is a starting point to inform broader conversation around the true costs of production and the sustainability of specialty coffee as a whole.