Ecuador Finca Soledad

Ships within 1 week of your roast date. These beans are at their peak 2 to 3 weeks after roasting.

A delicate, floral washed single origin from the Ecuadorian Andes

Ecuador Finca Soledad is a light-roast washed single origin grown by producer José “Pepe” Jijón high in the Intag Valley. Made from the rare Typica Mejorado variety, it brews into a clean, tea-like cup of florals, apricot and nougat — a filter coffee for drinkers who love bright, elegant and aromatic origins.

Tasting Notes

Floral · Apricot · Black Tea · Nougat
Light-bodied and tea-like, with gentle stone-fruit sweetness, a soft floral aroma and a clean, lingering finish.

Coffee Details

About This Coffee

Finca Soledad is a 120-hectare farm set high above the Intag Valley in northern Ecuador, near the Colombian border. Producer José “Pepe” Jijón settled here in 2010 to reconnect with his homeland after years spent travelling the world as a mountaineering guide — he was the first Latin American to climb all Seven Summits, the highest peak on each continent.

The land was once scarred by mining and heavy deforestation. Pepe and his family, including his father and his son José, have worked to restore it to its natural state, replanting more than 25,000 trees and farming biodynamically — a holistic, regenerative, organic approach that treats the farm as a single living ecosystem.

Today coffee is grown on a focused four-hectare section, planted with prized varieties including Geisha, Sidra and Typica Mejorado. The latter is a little-known variety believed to be native to Ecuador — thought to be a cross between an heirloom Ethiopian type and Bourbon — and its exceptional quality has made it a favourite on the world coffee competition stage.

How to Brew Ecuador Finca Soledad

Brew with water just off the boil (around 92–94°C) to keep the florals delicate. If the cup tastes thin or sour, grind a little finer; if it turns bitter, coarsen up slightly.

How Much Coffee Is in a Bag?

The 100g bag makes roughly 6 to 7 filter cups at 15g per cup — a perfect size to explore a rare, competition-grade Ecuadorian variety you won’t find on every shelf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this better as espresso or filter?
Filter. This is a light-roast, tea-like coffee built to show off its floral aroma and apricot sweetness, so pour-over, V60 or batch brew suit it best. You can pull it as espresso, but expect a bright, delicate shot rather than a classic chocolatey one.

What does Ecuador Finca Soledad taste like?
Light-bodied and clean, with floral notes, soft apricot, black tea and a touch of nougat sweetness. It finishes long and refreshing rather than heavy or roasty.

How fresh is it?
We roast to order and ship within one week of your roast date. This coffee is at its best 2 to 3 weeks after roasting, so there’s no need to rush — give it a few days to settle before brewing.

What makes Typica Mejorado special?
It’s a little-known variety believed to be native to Ecuador, thought to cross an heirloom Ethiopian type with Bourbon. Its cup clarity and aromatics have made it a favourite in world coffee competitions.

Do you offer free shipping?
Yes. We offer free shipping within Malaysia on orders over RM80.

Want to try before committing? Explore the Taster Box. Buying for an office or café? See Bulk & Office Orders.