This is our second release from Miguel Dota, continuing our project in the Saraguro region of Ecuador. Grown in a small Sidra garden on a sub-1-hectare (~2.5-acre) farm, this lot is an exciting representation of the quality we now know can be found in this area. In the cup we find rose hips, hops, and ripe strawberries.
Sidra
Saraguro
1,950 masl
May 2026
Hand-picked at peak ripeness. Floated to further remove defects. De-pulped. Dry-fermented for 24 hours. Washed. Dried on raised beds for 15 days.
ABOUT THE DOTA FAMILY
Sourcing coffee in Ecuador remains uniquely challenging. Fewer farmers are choosing to grow coffee, and prices continue to rise year after year. Despite these obstacles, this region continues to produce some of our favorite coffees. This year, we began a new project in Saraguro with the goal of developing more micro lots. We believe this is a particularly special region in the coffee-producing world, capable of producing some of the most distinctive and compelling profiles. The Dota family has become a meaningful part of this effort, and we are excited to continue building this project together.
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
FARM GATE (USD; GREEN)
$18.71/KG
FOB
$20.91/KG
DDP
$32.50/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.