87Expect Juicy, Complex, and Tropical Fruit from this anaerobic natural.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightTropical FruitSweet
COE #3 · 2020
$42.24/oz
Out of stock
Producer
Juan Peña
- Coffees in catalog
- 51
- Currently in stock
- 19
- Roasters carrying
- 19
- Avg Cherry's Index
- 81.5
Juan Peña’s lots are carried by 19 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 19 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.
Cup of Excellence · 2× finalist
- 2022EC#590.40· Hacienda La PapayaSidra
- 2020EC#391.10· Hacienda La PapayaTypica Mejorado
Producer overview
Juan Peña operates across diverse regions in Colombia and Ecuador, including Huila, Loja, San Lorenzo, and Zamora-Chinchipe. His coffee production takes place at altitudes ranging from 1600 to 2200 meters, with Hacienda La Papaya serving as a primary site for his operations.
The varietal landscape on his farms is broad, featuring a mix of traditional and specialized cultivars. While Typica is the most frequently documented variety, his catalog presence also includes Geisha, Sidra, Typica Mejorado, and Bourbon.
Peña utilizes a wide range of processing techniques to manage his harvests. His portfolio is dominated by washed and natural processes, though he also produces anaerobic natural and experimental lots. This diversity in processing allows for a varied output across his different farm locations.
The catalog footprint for Juan Peña includes 46 total coffees, with 17 different roasters currently carrying his lots. His work has been recognized in the Cup of Excellence competition, including a 2020 finish at #3 with a Typica Mejorado and a 2022 finish at #5 with a Sidra variety.
Recent catalog entries reflect this variety in processing and cultivar selection. Examples include a natural process community lot from Loja, a washed Sidra from Flower Child Coffee, and an anaerobic natural Typica Mejorado from La Barba Coffee. Another recent offering is an oak barrel anaerobic lot processed at Hacienda La Papaya and featured by Dune Coffee Roasters.
Juan Peña is distinguished in the catalog by his extensive process diversity and his consistent engagement with both traditional and rare varietals across multiple regions.
- Hacienda La Papaya producer
- Cup of Excellence finalist
- diverse processing methods
- Sidra and Mejorado specialist
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- typica21 lots
- other11 lots
- geisha9 lots
- sidra4 lots
- bourbon2 lots
Processes
- Washed22
- Natural16
- Anaerobic Natural10
Altitude
1600–2200m
Harvests
202520242023202220212020
Across harvest years
Lineage
The same producer, year after year. Cherrybook captures the year on the bag when the roaster publishes it; use this to track how a farmer’s profile evolves season to season.
2025 harvest
3 lots2024 harvest
3 lots
92Expect Orange, Brown Sugar, and Melon from this washed.
EC · Washed
LightOrangeBrown SugarMelon+1
COE #3 · 2020
$2.91/oz
No longer available
82Expect Bright Apple Pear Sweetness, Grape, and Delicate Florals from this washed.
Loja, EC · Washed
ApplePearGrape+2
COE #3 · 2020
$3.42/oz
Out of stock
82Loquat, Oolong, and Berry Compote on a washed build.
Loja, EC · Washed
Other FruitBlack TeaBerry+2
COE #3 · 2020
$3.42/oz
Out of stock
2023 harvest
2 lots2022 harvest
1 lot
93Expect Jasmine, Honeysuckle, and Fresh Peach from this natural.
Loja, EC · Natural
JasmineHoneysucklePeach+2
COE #3 · 2020
$3.12/oz
Out of stock
2021 harvest
1 lot![Papaya [2021]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.shopify.com%2Fs%2Ffiles%2F1%2F0090%2F6064%2F6967%2Fproducts%2FLaPapayaGIF.gif%3Fv%3D1611787122&w=3840&q=75)
68Natural lot with Orange Fanta, Tangy Lime Splice, and Juicy Apricot in the cup.
San Lorenzo Region, EC · Natural
OrangeLimeApricot
COE #3 · 2020
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Out of stock
2020 harvest
1 lot
92Washed lot with Lemon, Lime, and Tropical Fruits in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
LemonLimeTropical Fruit+1
COE #3 · 2020
$1.96/oz
Out of stock
Onyx Coffee Lab3 lots
93Anaerobic Natural lot with Blackberry, Pineapple, and Chocolate in the cup.
EC · Anaerobic Natural
LightBlackberryPineappleChocolate+2
COE #3 · 2020
$3.45/oz
90Washed lot with Peach, Honey, and Hibiscus in the cup.
EC · Washed
LightPeachHoneyHibiscus+1
COE #3 · 2020
$3.45/oz
90Expect Strawberries & Cream, Vanilla, and Raisin from this natural.
EC · Natural
LightStrawberryCreamVanilla+2
COE #3 · 2020
$3.57/oz
PERC Coffee2 lots
Corvus Coffee Roasters2 lots
Dune Coffee Roasters2 lots
La Barba Coffee2 lots
Brave Roasters2 lots
ILSE Coffee2 lots
Rogue Wave Coffee1 lot
77Natural lot with Honey, Pear, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
EC · Natural
MediumHoneyPearChocolate+2
COE #3 · 2020
$1.26/oz
71Natural lot with Plum, Cherry Cordial, and Honeysuckle in the cup.
Loja, EC · Natural
PlumCherryHoneysuckle
COE #3 · 2020
$2.33/oz
70Expect Nectarine, Chamomile, and Cinnamon from this washed.
Loja, EC · Washed
NectarineChamomileCinnamon+3
COE #3 · 2020
$1.66/oz
Standout Coffee1 lot
66Tea Rose Florals, Honey Sweetness, and Citrus Clarity on a washed build.
Loja, EC · Washed
FloralHoneyCitrus+3
SCA 89.0
$2.70/oz
Archived (32)
93Expect Jasmine, Honeysuckle, and Fresh Peach from this natural.
Loja, EC · Natural
JasmineHoneysucklePeach+2
COE #3 · 2020
$3.12/oz
Out of stock
92Expect Black Tea, Candied Lemon, and Raspberry from this washed.
Loja, EC · Washed
Black TeaLemonRaspberry
COE #3 · 2020
$2.86/oz
Out of stock
92Washed lot with Lemon, Lime, and Tropical Fruits in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
LemonLimeTropical Fruit+1
COE #3 · 2020
$1.96/oz
Out of stock
92Expect Raspberry, Mandarin, and Pink Guava from this anaerobic natural.
EC · Anaerobic Natural
DarkRaspberryMandarinGuava+1
COE #3 · 2020
$3.63/oz
Out of stock
92Strawberry Wine, Jasmine, and Falernum on a anaerobic natural build.
EC · Anaerobic Natural
MediumStrawberryWineyJasmine+2
COE #3 · 2020
$3.63/oz
Out of stock
92Expect Orange, Brown Sugar, and Melon from this washed.
EC · Washed
LightOrangeBrown SugarMelon+1
COE #3 · 2020
$2.91/oz
No longer available
91Washed lot with Clove, Red Apple, and Molasses in the cup.
EC · Washed
LightCloveAppleMolasses+1
COE #3 · 2020
$3.18/oz
Out of stock
91Cherry, Honey, and Watermelon on a anaerobic natural build.
EC · Anaerobic Natural
MediumCherryHoneyWatermelon+1
COE #3 · 2020
$2.91/oz
Out of stock
91Tepache, Orange Wine, and Passion Fruit Candy on a anaerobic natural build.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightFermentedWineyPassion Fruit+1
COE #3 · 2020
$2.80/oz
Out of stock
91Yellow Tropical Fruits, Gesha Florality, and Citrus Acidity on a washed build.
EC · Washed
Tropical FruitFloralCitrus
COE #3 · 2020
$10.21/oz
Out of stock
89Natural lot with Rich, Complex, and Red Grape in the cup.
Loja, EC · Natural
GrapeLemonHoney+1
COE #3 · 2020
$2.64/oz
No longer available
89Rum Chocolate, Caramel, and Dried Fruit on a experimental build.
Loja, EC · Experimental
RumChocolateCaramel+1
COE #3 · 2020
$2.19/oz
No longer available
89EC / Natural; cup data hasn't landed yet.
EC · Natural
Medium
COE #3 · 2020
$14.41/oz
Out of stock
89Winey and Berry on a anaerobic natural build.
EC · Anaerobic Natural
WineyBerry
COE #3 · 2020
$2.45/oz
No longer available
89EC / Natural; taste data is still thin.
EC · Natural
COE #3 · 2020
$9.09/oz
Out of stock
88Washed lot with Perfumed Florals, Stone Fruit, and Lemongrass in the cup.
Zamora-Chinchipe, EC · Washed
Medium-LightFloralStone FruitHerb+1
COE #3 · 2020
$1.90/oz
No longer available
88Anaerobic Natural lot with Sweet, Juicy, and Tropical Fruit in the cup.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
Tropical FruitOverall Sweet
COE #3 · 2020
$1.90/oz
No longer available
87Expect Juicy, Complex, and Tropical Fruit from this anaerobic natural.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightTropical FruitSweet
COE #3 · 2020
$42.24/oz
Out of stock
86Expect Perfumed Florals, Stone Fruit, and Lemongrass from this washed.
Zamora-Chinchipe, EC · Washed
Medium-LightFloralStone FruitLemongrass+1
COE #3 · 2020
$42.24/oz
Out of stock
85Delicately Perfumed Florals on a natural build.
Loja, EC · Natural
LightFloral
COE #3 · 2020
$59.25/oz
Out of stock
84Expect Floral and Ripe Stone Fruit from this natural.
Loja, EC · Natural
LightFloralPeach
COE #3 · 2020
$23.95/oz
Out of stock
84Experimental lot with Sweet Dried Fruit and Very Ripe Tropical Fruit in the cup.
Loja, EC · Experimental
Medium-LightDried FruitTropical Fruit
COE #3 · 2020
$26.79/oz
Out of stock
83Stone Fruit and White Tea on a washed build.
Zamora-Chinchipe, EC · Washed
Medium-LightStone FruitTea Like
COE #3 · 2020
$17.58/oz
Out of stock
83Washed lot with Floral and Delicate in the cup.
Loja, EC · Washed
Medium-LightFloral
COE #3 · 2020
$22.54/oz
Out of stock
83EC / Washed; taste data is still thin.
EC · Washed
COE #3 · 2020
$2.58/oz
Out of stock
82Expect Bright Apple Pear Sweetness, Grape, and Delicate Florals from this washed.
Loja, EC · Washed
ApplePearGrape+2
COE #3 · 2020
$3.42/oz
Out of stock
82Loquat, Oolong, and Berry Compote on a washed build.
Loja, EC · Washed
Other FruitBlack TeaBerry+2
COE #3 · 2020
$3.42/oz
Out of stock
80Expect Golden Kiwi, Pear, and Honeydew from this washed.
Loja, EC · Washed
LightKiwiPearHoney
COE #3 · 2020
$3.50/oz
Out of stock
72Blackberry, Candy Sugar, and Rose on a experimental build.
EC · Experimental
LightBlackberryCandy SugarRose+1
COE #3 · 2020
$2.83/oz
Out of stock
70Citrus, Green Apple, and Cherry on a washed build.
Loja, EC · Washed
LightCitrusAppleCherry+2
COE #3 · 2020
$2.94/oz
Out of stock
70Mango, Papaya, and Melon on a natural build.
Saraguro, EC · Natural
MangoPapayaMelon+4
COE #3 · 2020
$7.05/oz
Out of stock
68Natural lot with Orange Fanta, Tangy Lime Splice, and Juicy Apricot in the cup.
San Lorenzo Region, EC · Natural
OrangeLimeApricot
COE #3 · 2020
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Out of stock
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