Ecuador La Papaya Typica Mejorado Oak Barrel
One Half CoffeeAbout This Coffee
This unroasted (green) coffee comes from La Papaya in Loja, Ecuador, produced by Juan Peña at 1600 masl. The lot is Typica Mejorado variety and was processed using oak barrel aging. Tasting notes include spice, mango chutney, grape candy, and passion fruit sorbet, highlighting pronounced fruity and sweet-candy characteristics. Crop year 2026.
Origin
Loja (Ecuador)
Flavor Notes
Spices, Mango Chutney, Grape Candy, Passion Fruit Sorbet
Roast Level
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Processing
Oak Barrel Finish
Typology
ArabicaTypica Mejorado
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One Half Coffee
One Half Coffee roast and serve specialty coffee in Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur. The brand emerged in 2016 under Keith Koay, a three-time Malaysian Barista Champion who brought championship-level precision to a market still finding its footing in specialty coffee. In 2023, he made the move to open a the roastery with a Loring roasting machine at the heart, deliberately chosen for its ability to preserve and amplify the bright, vibrant acidity that defines their sourcing philosophy.
