Origin: Andean Highlands, Ecuador | Producer: Mario Hervas | Variety: Typica Mejorado | Process: Washed | Altitude: 1510 - 1600 MASL | Harvest: 2025
Ecuador is often overlooked when it comes to speciality coffee, yet it is home to some truly exceptional varieties including this one: Typica Mejorado, meaning “Improved Typica.” Despite the name, it does not actually share any genetic lineage with Typica. Instead, it is believed to be a hybrid of Bourbon and Ethiopian Heirloom varieties. The name comes from it’s remarkable cup profile, which closely resembles the elegance and complexity associated with Typica.
This lot of Typica Mejorado was grown by Mario Hervas at his farm, Finca Meridiano, located in the western foothills of the Andes near the capital city of Quito. Established in 2011, Meridiano now dedicates 95% of its production to Typica Mejorado. Mario has built a strong reputation for producing coffees of exceptional quality, and this lot is a perfect example of that dedication.
In the cup, the coffee is incredibly vibrant, with an almost sparkling, lemonade-like character. Expect notes of strawberry and raspberry, followed by a refreshing lemon sherbet finish. It’s a beautiful demonstration of how much a coffee variety alone can shape the experience in the cup.
Origin: Andean Highlands, Ecuador | Producer: Mario Hervas | Variety: Typica Mejorado | Process: Washed | Altitude: 1510 - 1600 MASL | Harvest: 2025
Ecuador is often overlooked when it comes to speciality coffee, yet it is home to some truly exceptional varieties including this one: Typica Mejorado, meaning “Improved Typica.” Despite the name, it does not actually share any genetic lineage with Typica. Instead, it is believed to be a hybrid of Bourbon and Ethiopian Heirloom varieties. The name comes from it’s remarkable cup profile, which closely resembles the elegance and complexity associated with Typica.
This lot of Typica Mejorado was grown by Mario Hervas at his farm, Finca Meridiano, located in the western foothills of the Andes near the capital city of Quito. Established in 2011, Meridiano now dedicates 95% of its production to Typica Mejorado. Mario has built a strong reputation for producing coffees of exceptional quality, and this lot is a perfect example of that dedication.
In the cup, the coffee is incredibly vibrant, with an almost sparkling, lemonade-like character. Expect notes of strawberry and raspberry, followed by a refreshing lemon sherbet finish. It’s a beautiful demonstration of how much a coffee variety alone can shape the experience in the cup.
