We have long loved coffees from the unique microclimate of La Papaya—an isolated, canyon-like environment that continues to produce some of the most compelling profiles in Ecuador. In the cup we find increased florality, fragrant lemongrass, and yellow fruit, all supported by excellent structure.
Mejorado
La Papaya, Saraguro
1,900 masl
December 2025
Hand-picked at peak ripeness. Floated to further remove defects and de-pulped on the day of harvest. Dry-fermented for 32 hours. Washed. Dried on raised beds.
ABOUT MERY GARCITO
Mery is a new producer in our ongoing exploration of Ecuador’s complex and challenging terrain. We have long admired coffees from this particular microclimate, though sourcing here has grown increasingly difficult. We are deeply grateful to have been introduced to Mery and are excited to share her coffee for the first time.
ABOUT MEJORADO
Mejorado is a very unique variety mainly grown in Ecuador. Though it is colloquially known as Typica Mejorado, we now know — thanks to genetic testing by World Coffee Reseach — that it is actually a Bourbon variety cross-pollinated with an Ethiopian Landrace variety.
Pricing Details
FARM GATE (USD; GREEN)
$16.54/KG
FOB
$20.94/KG
DDP
$31.74/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.