Ecuador José Jijón

The second release from this new planting is noticeably sweeter than the first—more stone fruit and a syrupy body that holds up well as a pour-over. It's the kind of cup that makes me slow down on a Sunday morning instead of rushing through it.

I’m always a bit skeptical of new-planting coffees, but this second release from father and son really shows how much they’ve refined their process since El Soledad. Brewed it as a pour-over and the clarity was impressive, with a clean finish that lasted a while. Definitely a step up from the first

The sweetness on this one is what got me—it’s noticeably fruitier than the first release we tried, almost like a dried berry thing in the finish. Brewed it as a pour-over and the body felt silky right up until it cooled, which is rare for a new planting. Definitely a step up from the El Soledad styl