Ecuador - Hacienda La Papaya Typica Mejorado Lot 12 | Natural
Blackberry, Toffee, and Apricot on a natural build.
Loja, EC · Natural
DarkBlackberryToffeePeach+2
Well-reviewed roaster
81
$2.11/oz
Producer
Juan Peña
- Coffees in catalog
- 68
- Currently in stock
- 16
- Roasters carrying
- 24
- Avg Cherry's Index
- 80.2
Juan Peña’s lots are carried by 24 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 24 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 coffee production across Colombia and Ecuador, with operations spanning regions including Azuay, Loja, and the San Lorenzo region. His farms are situated at altitudes ranging from 1300 to 2200 meters above sea level.
The varietal landscape on these farms is diverse, with Typica being the most frequently represented cultivar in the catalog. Other varieties grown include Geisha, Sidra, Bourbon, and Pink Bourbon, alongside a category of other cultivars.
The process portfolio is extensive, covering a wide range of techniques. Washed and natural processes are the most common, though the catalog also includes anaerobic natural, anaerobic washed, and experimental treatments.
Juan Peña has achieved recognition in the Cup of Excellence competition, including a fifth-place finish in 2022 with a Sidra lot and a third-place finish in 2020 with a Typica Mejorado lot. His coffee is currently featured by 20 different roasters, with 52 total lots represented in the index.
Recent catalog entries include the Hacienda La Papaya Washed Gesha processed by Standout Coffee, a natural process community lot from Azuay and Loja roasted by Rogue Wave Coffee, and a washed Typica from Hacienda La Papaya offered by Corvus Coffee Roasters.
The work of Juan Peña is characterized by a broad range of processing methods and a focus on diverse varietals across multiple regions.
- Ecuador and Colombia producer
- Cup of Excellence finalist
- diverse process portfolio
- Typica and Geisha focus
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- typica20 lots
- other19 lots
- geisha12 lots
- sidra8 lots
- typica mejorado5 lots
Processes
- Washed27
- Natural21
- Anaerobic Natural13
Altitude
1300–2200m
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
4 lots
LightFloral
COE #3 · 2020
85
$9.17/oz
Out of stock
Hacienda La Papaya Natural Typica
Expect Floral and Ripe Stone Fruit from this natural.
Loja, EC · Natural
LightFloralPeach
COE #3 · 2020
84
$3.71/oz
Out of stock
Ecuador - Hacienda La Papaya Typica Mejorado
Anaerobic Natural lot with Strawberry, Blood Orange, and Raspberry in the cup.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
DarkStrawberryOrangeRaspberry+2
COE #3 · 2020
81
$2.30/oz
Out of stock
2024 harvest
3 lots
LightOrangeBrown SugarMelon+1
COE #3 · 2020
89
$2.91/oz
No longer available
Other FruitBlack TeaBerry+2
COE #3 · 2020
82
$3.42/oz
Out of stock
Juan Peña - Mejorado
Expect Bright Apple Pear Sweetness, Grape, and Delicate Florals from this washed.
Loja, EC · Washed
ApplePearGrape+2
COE #3 · 2020
82
$3.42/oz
Out of stock
2023 harvest
2 lots
Juan Peña; La Papaya, Mejorado - Ecuador
Expect Black Tea, Candied Lemon, and Raspberry from this washed.
Loja, EC · Washed
Black TeaLemonRaspberry
COE #3 · 2020
90
$2.86/oz
Out of stock
Juan Peña; La Papaya, Gesha - Ecuador
Yellow Tropical Fruits, Gesha Florality, and Citrus Acidity on a washed build.
EC · Washed
Tropical FruitFloralCitrus
COE #3 · 2020
88
$10.21/oz
Out of stock
2022 harvest
1 lot
Juan Peña; La Papaya, Gesha - Natural
Expect Jasmine, Honeysuckle, and Fresh Peach from this natural.
Loja, EC · Natural
JasmineHoneysucklePeach+2
COE #3 · 2020
91
$3.12/oz
Out of stock
2021 harvest
1 lot
Papaya [2021]
Natural lot with Orange Fanta, Tangy Lime Splice, and Juicy Apricot in the cup.
San Lorenzo Region, EC · Natural
OrangeLimeApricot
COE #3 · 2020
68
—
Out of stock
2020 harvest
1 lot
Juan Peña; El Porvenir - Colombia
Washed lot with Lemon, Lime, and Tropical Fruits in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
LemonLimeTropical Fruit+1
COE #3 · 2020
90
$1.96/oz
Out of stock
Onyx Coffee Lab2 lots
Ecuador La Papaya Typica
Washed lot with Peach, Honey, and Hibiscus in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, EC · Washed
LightPeachHoneyHibiscus+1
COE #3 · 2020
86
$3.45/oz
Ecuador La Papaya Oak Barrel Anaerobic
Raw Wine and Ripe Berries on a anaerobic natural build.
EC · Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightWineyBerry
COE #3 · 2020
85
$2.45/oz
No longer available
Rogue Wave Coffee2 lots
Ecuador - Hacienda La Papaya Typica Mejorado Lot 12 | Natural
Blackberry, Toffee, and Apricot on a natural build.
Loja, EC · Natural
DarkBlackberryToffeePeach+2
Well-reviewed roaster
81
$2.11/oz
Ecuador Hacienda La Papaya — Oak Barrel Aged Ferment
Strawberry, Blood Orange, and Raspberry on a anaerobic natural build.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
StrawberryOrangeRaspberry+2
SCA 89.3
76
$1.73/oz
PERC Coffee2 lots
Ecuador Juan Pena Natural
Natural lot with Berry Jam, Citrus, and Red Apple in the cup.
Yunguilla Valley, EC · Natural
CitrusBerryApple+1
COE #3 · 2020
77
$3.08/oz
Ecuador Juan Pena Adv Washed
Honeysuckle, Pear, and Red Apple on a anaerobic washed build.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Washed
HoneysucklePearApple+1
COE #3 · 2020
77
$4.00/oz
PT's Coffee Roasting Co.2 lots
MediumNougatAppleCaramel+3
COE #3 · 2020
75
$2.10/oz
Yunguilla Sidra Natural
Expect Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, and Dried Strawberry from this natural.
Azuay Province, EC · Natural
Medium-LightBrown SugarCinnamonStrawberry+7
COE #3 · 2020
75
$2.38/oz
Ona Coffee1 lot
Hacienda La Papaya Sidra Anaerobic Washed
Expect Eucalyptus, Apricot, and Orange from this anaerobic washed.
EC · Anaerobic Washed
MediumHerbPeachOrange
COE #3 · 2020
77
$4.65/oz
Yungilla Sidra
Natural lot with Peach, Cinnamon, and Ripe Strawberry in the cup.
Yunguilla, EC · Natural
LightPeachCinnamonStrawberry
COE #3 · 2020
75
$3.00/oz
Dune Coffee Roasters1 lot
Ecuador Hacienda La Papaya - Washed Typica
Washed lot with Caramel, Tangerine, and Floral in the cup.
Saraguro, Loja, EC · Washed
CaramelTangerineFloral
COE #3 · 2020
71
$3.00/oz
Ecuador Hacienda La Papaya
Natural lot with Plum, Cherry Cordial, and Honeysuckle in the cup.
Loja, EC · Natural
PlumCherryHoneysuckle
COE #3 · 2020
71
$2.33/oz
La Barba Coffee1 lot
Ecuador | Hacienda La Papaya | Typica Mejorado Anaerobic
Anaerobic Natural lot with Guava, White Grape, and Honey in the cup.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
LightGuavaGrapeHoney
COE #3 · 2020
70
$2.58/oz
Standout Coffee1 lot
Hacienda La Papaya Washed Gesha - Juan Peña
Expect White Florals, Jasmine, and Tropical Fruit from this washed.
Saraguro, EC · Washed
FloralJasmineTropical Fruit+3
COE #3 · 2020
68
$13.42/oz
Ecuador La Papaya Typica Washed
Expect Nectarine, Chamomile, and Cinnamon from this washed.
Loja, EC · Washed
PeachChamomileCinnamon+3
COE #3 · 2020
67
$1.66/oz
Brave Roasters1 lot
Ecuador - La Papaya - Typica Mejorado - Natural
Pineapple, Plum, and Nougat on a natural build.
EC · Natural
Medium-LightPineapplePlumNougat+1
COE #3 · 2020
$3.01/oz
Archived (52)
Juan Peña - Oak Barrel Anaerobic
Tepache, Orange Wine, and Passion Fruit Candy on a anaerobic natural build.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
FermentedOrangeWiney+3
COE #3 · 2020
91
$2.80/oz
Out of stock
Juan Peña; La Papaya, Gesha - Natural
Expect Jasmine, Honeysuckle, and Fresh Peach from this natural.
Loja, EC · Natural
JasmineHoneysucklePeach+2
COE #3 · 2020
91
$3.12/oz
Out of stock
Juan Peña; El Porvenir - Colombia
Washed lot with Lemon, Lime, and Tropical Fruits in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
LemonLimeTropical Fruit+1
COE #3 · 2020
90
$1.96/oz
Out of stock
Juan Peña; La Papaya, Mejorado - Ecuador
Expect Black Tea, Candied Lemon, and Raspberry from this washed.
Loja, EC · Washed
Black TeaLemonRaspberry
COE #3 · 2020
90
$2.86/oz
Out of stock
La Cabra Ecuador Hacienda La Papaya Geisha
Natural lot with Rich, Complex, and Red Grape in the cup.
Loja, EC · Natural
GrapeLemonHoney+1
COE #3 · 2020
89
$2.64/oz
No longer available
La Cabra Ecuador Hacienda La Papaya — Oak Barrel Aged
Rum Chocolate, Caramel, and Dried Fruit on a experimental build.
Loja, EC · Experimental
WhiskeyChocolateCaramel+1
COE #3 · 2020
89
$2.19/oz
No longer available
Ecuador Hacienda La Papaya Oak Barrel Anaerobic
Strawberry Wine, Jasmine, and Falernum on a anaerobic natural build.
EC · Anaerobic Natural
MediumStrawberryWineyJasmine+2
COE #3 · 2020
89
$3.63/oz
Out of stock
LightOrangeBrown SugarMelon+1
COE #3 · 2020
89
$2.91/oz
No longer available
Ecuador Hacienda La Papaya Oak Barrel
Expect Raspberry, Mandarin, and Pink Guava from this anaerobic natural.
EC · Anaerobic Natural
DarkRaspberryMandarinGuava+1
COE #3 · 2020
89
$3.63/oz
Out of stock
Juan Peña; La Papaya, Gesha - Ecuador
Yellow Tropical Fruits, Gesha Florality, and Citrus Acidity on a washed build.
EC · Washed
Tropical FruitFloralCitrus
COE #3 · 2020
88
$10.21/oz
Out of stock
Ecuador Hacienda La Papaya Anaerobic
Cherry, Honey, and Watermelon on a anaerobic natural build.
EC · Anaerobic Natural
MediumCherryHoneyWatermelon+1
COE #3 · 2020
88
$2.91/oz
Out of stock
Ecuador Hacienda La Papaya Sidra
Washed lot with Clove, Red Apple, and Molasses in the cup.
EC · Washed
LightCloveAppleMolasses+1
COE #3 · 2020
88
$3.18/oz
Out of stock
Ecuador La Papaya Typica Natural
Expect Strawberries & Cream, Vanilla, and Raisin from this natural.
EC · Natural
LightStrawberryOverall SweetVanilla+2
COE #3 · 2020
88
$3.45/oz
Out of stock
La Cabra Ecuador Yacuri Geisha — Washed Filter + Espresso
Washed lot with Perfumed Florals, Stone Fruit, and Lemongrass in the cup.
Zamora-Chinchipe, EC · Washed
Medium-LightFloralStone FruitHerb+1
COE #3 · 2020
88
$1.90/oz
No longer available
La Cabra Ecuador Hacienda La Papaya Bourbon — Anaerobic
Anaerobic Natural lot with Sweet, Juicy, and Tropical Fruit in the cup.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
Tropical FruitOverall Sweet
COE #3 · 2020
88
$1.90/oz
No longer available
Medium
COE #3 · 2020
86
$14.41/oz
Out of stock
COE #3 · 2020
86
$9.09/oz
Out of stock
Ecuador La Papaya Oak Barrel Anaerobic
Anaerobic Natural lot with Raw Wine and Ripe Berries in the cup.
EC · Anaerobic Natural
WineyBerry
COE #3 · 2020
86
$3.45/oz
No longer available
Typica Rum Barrel
Tropical Fruits, Hibiscus, and Tiki Spices on a natural build.
Saraguro, EC · Natural
LightTropical FruitHibiscusSpice+6
COE #3 · 2020
86
$3.75/oz
Out of stock
LightFloral
COE #3 · 2020
85
$9.17/oz
Out of stock
Yacuri Washed Typica
Stone Fruit, White Tea, and Floral on a washed build.
Zamora-Chinchipe, EC · Washed
LightStone FruitTea LikeFloral
COE #3 · 2020
85
$2.72/oz
Out of stock
Ecuador Hacienda La Papaya Typica Mejorado
Apricot, Sugar Cookie, and Marmalade on a washed build.
EC · Washed
Apricot
COE #3 · 2020
84
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
Hacienda La Papaya Natural Typica
Expect Floral and Ripe Stone Fruit from this natural.
Loja, EC · Natural
LightFloralPeach
COE #3 · 2020
84
$3.71/oz
Out of stock
Hacienda La Papaya Oak Barrel
Experimental lot with Sweet Dried Fruit and Very Ripe Tropical Fruit in the cup.
Loja, EC · Experimental
Medium-LightDried FruitTropical Fruit
COE #3 · 2020
84
$4.15/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightFloral
COE #3 · 2020
83
$3.49/oz
Out of stock
Typica Mejorado - Natural - Hacienda La Papaya
Expect Apricot, Melon, and Plum from this natural.
Loja, EC · Natural
ApricotMelonPlum
COE #3 · 2020
83
$2.87/oz
No longer available
Typica Mejorado - Natural - Hacienda La Papaya, Yunguilla Farm
Expect Grapefruit, Apricot, and Honeydew from this natural.
Azuay, EC · Natural
GrapefruitApricotMelon
COE #3 · 2020
83
$2.81/oz
Out of stock
Typica Mejorado - Anaerobic Washed - Hacienda La Papaya
Papaya, Orange Sherbet, and Marzipan on a anaerobic washed build.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Washed
PapayaOrangeMarzipan
COE #3 · 2020
83
$2.98/oz
Out of stock
B7 - Anaerobic Natural - Hacienda La Papaya
Melon, Orange, and Kiwi on a anaerobic natural build.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
MelonOrangeKiwi
COE #3 · 2020
83
$2.52/oz
Out of stock
Typica Mejorado - Yeast Inoculated Washed - Hacienda La Papaya, Yacuri Farm
Guava, Orange, and Grape on a washed build.
Zamora Chinchipe, EC · Washed
GuavaOrangeGrape
COE #3 · 2020
83
$2.64/oz
Out of stock
COE #3 · 2020
83
$2.58/oz
Out of stock
Sidra — Washed — Hacienda la Papaya
Expect Pomelo, Lemongrass, and Yellow Peach from this washed.
Loja, EC · Washed
CitrusHerbPeach
COE #3 · 2020
83
$2.98/oz
Out of stock
Gesha — Natural — Hacienda La Papaya
Natural lot with Mango, Raspberry, and Wisteria in the cup.
Loja, EC · Natural
MangoRaspberry
COE #3 · 2020
83
$5.17/oz
Out of stock
Typica Mejorado - Yeast Washed - Hacienda La Papaya ‑ Reserve
Expect Guava, Honey, and Orange from this washed.
Loja, EC · Washed
GuavaHoneyOrange
COE #3 · 2020
83
$5.17/oz
Out of stock
Typica Mejorado - Washed - Hacienda La Papaya
Mandarin, Chasselas, and Eucalyptus on a washed build.
Loja, EC · Washed
MandarinGrapeHerb
COE #3 · 2020
83
$2.75/oz
Out of stock
FloralStone Fruit
COE #3 · 2020
82
$6.54/oz
Out of stock
Other FruitBlack TeaBerry+2
COE #3 · 2020
82
$3.42/oz
Out of stock
Juan Peña - Mejorado
Expect Bright Apple Pear Sweetness, Grape, and Delicate Florals from this washed.
Loja, EC · Washed
ApplePearGrape+2
COE #3 · 2020
82
$3.42/oz
Out of stock
Ecuador - Hacienda La Papaya Typica Mejorado
Anaerobic Natural lot with Strawberry, Blood Orange, and Raspberry in the cup.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
DarkStrawberryOrangeRaspberry+2
COE #3 · 2020
81
$2.30/oz
Out of stock
Typica - Anaerobic Natural - Hacienda La Papaya
Anaerobic Natural lot with Apricot, Orange, and Peach in the cup.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
ApricotOrangePeach
COE #3 · 2020
81
$2.87/oz
Out of stock
Pacamara - Natural - Hacienda La Papaya
Melon, Orange, and Kiwi on a natural build.
Loja, EC · Natural
MelonOrangeKiwi
COE #3 · 2020
81
$3.67/oz
Out of stock
Ecuador Hacienda La Papaya #38
Expect Golden Kiwi, Pear, and Honeydew from this washed.
Loja, EC · Washed
LightKiwiPearHoney
COE #3 · 2020
80
$3.33/oz
Out of stock
Hacienda La Papaya Typica
Washed lot with Lemon Bars, White Peach, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
EC · Washed
Medium-LightLemonPeachDark Chocolate
COE #3 · 2020
78
$2.20/oz
Out of stock
Ecuador Hacienda La Papaya - Oak Barrel Anaerobic
Dark Chocolate, Black Cherry, and Creamy on a anaerobic natural build.
EC · Anaerobic Natural
DarkDark ChocolateCherryOverall Sweet
COE #3 · 2020
76
$4.41/oz
Out of stock
Ecuador | Hacienda La Papaya | Typica Mejorado Oak Barrel
Blackberry, Candy Sugar, and Rose on a experimental build.
EC · Experimental
LightBlackberryCandyRose+1
COE #3 · 2020
72
$2.83/oz
Out of stock
PeachTropical FruitOther Fruit
COE #3 · 2020
69
$3.67/oz
Out of stock
MediumMangoPapayaMelon+2
COE #3 · 2020
68
$13.71/oz
Out of stock
Hacienda La Papaya Washed Sidra by Juan Peña
Citrus, Green Apple, and Cherry on a washed build.
Loja, EC · Washed
LightCitrusAppleCherry+2
COE #3 · 2020
68
$2.94/oz
Out of stock
Papaya [2021]
Natural lot with Orange Fanta, Tangy Lime Splice, and Juicy Apricot in the cup.
San Lorenzo Region, EC · Natural
OrangeLimeApricot
COE #3 · 2020
68
—
Out of stock
Hacienda La Papaya 15h Washed Typica Mejorado
Tea Rose Florals, Honey Sweetness, and Citrus Clarity on a washed build.
Loja, EC · Washed
Tea LikeFloralHoney+4
SCA 89.0
$2.62/oz
Out of stock
Ecuador | Juan Pena - Mejorado
Expect Green Apple, Citrus, and Orange Blossom from this washed.
Loja, EC · Washed
AppleCitrusOrange Blossom+4
COE #3 · 2020
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
PearAppleGinger+2
COE #3 · 2020
$2.33/oz
Out of stock
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