Ecuador — La Rosita Typica Mejorado

Ecuador — La Rosita Bourbon First cultivated on the island of Réunion before spreading across the coffee-growing world, Red Bourbon remains one of the industry's most revered varieties, celebrated for its natural sweetness and balance. At La Rosita, the combination of cool Andean temperatures, humid cloud covered conditions and slow cherry maturation allows the variety to develop exceptional depth of flavour. To preserve that character, Rosa Morillo carries out a carefully controlled washed process. Ripe cherries are selected by hand before fermenting for 24 hours, then pulped and returned to tanks for a further 12-hour fermentation with the mucilage intact. The coffee is then fully washed and dried in covered polytunnels for around 10 days. The result is a rich, rounded cup with remarkable sweetness.

Ecuador — La Rosita Sidra Developed in Ecuador, Sidra is a locally adapted variety that combines an Ethiopian varietal with Ecuadorian terroir and growing conditions. At La Rosita, the western foothills of the Andes provide a mild subtropical highland climate, where cool temperatures, frequent cloud cover and high annual rainfall encourage slow cherry maturation and greater sweetness. After harvest, ripe cherries are hand-selected and fermented for 24 hours before pulping. The coffee then undergoes a second 12-hour fermentation with the mucilage intact before being fully washed and dried in covered polytunnels for around 10 days. The result is an elegant, silky cup that highlights the clarity and delicate floral character of the Sidra variety.

A washed Bourbon from Sopade smallholders in South Kivu, selected through the Best of Congo auction. Maple syrup, cranberry, and a dense body bring extra sweetness and weight to a clean washed profile.

A washed Pacamara from Salado Blanco smallholders in Huila, shaped by extended fermentation before final washing. Mandarin, fudge, and a rich body make it expressive as both filter and espresso.