Winner of three consecutive Sprudge “Notable Coffee Producer” Awards, Juan is recognized the world over as one of the best in specialty coffee. He bridges the sometimes divide between mastering the fundamentals of cultivation while continuing to evolve through research and technology. His renowned farm, Hacienda La Papaya, consistently produces some of the most sought-after coffees in Ecuador, and was one of the first to bring attention to the Mejorado varietal; an absolute favorite of mine for its unique combination of acidity, sweetness and mouthfeel, I’ve been buying this coffee for six years and it continues to be one of my most anticipated.