Pepe Jijon - Wave Typica Mejorado

Lot data: Typica Mejorado • 1,600+ m.a.s.l. • WAVE process • Intag Valley, Imbabura, Ecuador • Cup Score: 91.25

This 91.25-point Typica Mejorado is our second lot from Finca Soledad and our first from Pepe Jijon’s WAVE programme in Ecuador’s Intag Valley. We chose it for its unusual mix of oolong-like structure, citrus lift, and remarkable clarity.

In Pepe’s WAVE process, part of the cherries are immersed in cold river water for a slow fermentation, then briefly sun-dried before a long, controlled room dry. The method builds depth and aromatic detail while keeping the cup transparent and non-heavy.

Expect oolong, orange, lime, mango, and hibiscus. The profile opens floral and tea-like, then turns brighter and more citrus-driven as it cools, with a long, precise finish.