{"title":"Staff Picks","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur warehouse staff's recent favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"villa-loyola-washed","title":"Villa Loyola Washed","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis silky, layered coffee opens with aromas of plum, candied almond, and a hint of lilac. Notes of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecandied almond, white \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003epeach, and honeysuckle accompany \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003enougat sweetness and plum acidity in the cup. The finish features yuzu, Swiss chocolate, and rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDetails\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Meet Alejandra Giraldo and Diego Chicaiza of Finca Villa Loyola\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptscoffee.sbs\/blogs\/meet-our-farmers\/finca-villa-loyola\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlejandra Giraldo and Diego Chicaiza\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Finca Villa Loyola\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pasto, Nariño\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,878 masl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Caturra, Colombia, Catuaí\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess\u003c\/strong\u003e: Washed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast\u003c\/strong\u003e: Light-Medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: White Peach, Candied Almond, Yuzu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the leadership of farm manager Alejandra Giraldo, Finca Villa Loyola's dedication to organic farming practices and sustainability is evident across its operations. Resident animals and micro-organisms improve compost and soil; rainwater is collected for an advanced irrigation system; infrastructure has been constructed with renewable bamboo grown on the farm; and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe farm's wet mill allows for great control and consistency in coffee processing, with equipment for pre-classification of coffee cherries, depulping, fermentation, and washing. The roof of the mill collects rainwater that is stored in an underground tank to be further used to move and process the coffee cherries. During processing the water is recirculated, and at the end of the process the wastewater is redirected to a treatment reservoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Villa Loyola's standard washed process, coffee cherries are collected in 55-gallon drums, sealed, and allowed to further ripen for 72 hours. Afterward, the cherries are depulped and the coffee seeds ferment aerobically in stainless steel tanks for 36 hours. Then the seeds are floated and washed before drying on shaded raised beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDirect Trade\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVilla Loyola serves a model for sustainable organic agriculture as well as what a long-term Direct Trade relationship can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Manager Alejandra Giraldo assumed a leadership role several years ago, with coffee production overseen by Agriculture Manager Diego Chicaiza. Born and raised on a coffee farm, Diego has worked various roles in the coffee industry in Colombia since beginning his career in 2008. A certified Q Grader and experienced quality control technician, Diego’s skill sets are fully utilized at Villa Loyola, where he manages coffee production, processing, cuppings for quality assurance, and the roasting program for locally sold coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PT's Coffee","offers":[{"title":"10oz \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":40228371857456,"sku":"19234WB","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10oz \/ Espresso","offer_id":40869783502896,"sku":"19234ES","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10oz \/ Fine","offer_id":40228371922992,"sku":"19234FI","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10oz \/ Auto","offer_id":40228371955760,"sku":"19234AU","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10oz \/ Coarse","offer_id":40228371988528,"sku":"19234CO","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":40228374183984,"sku":"39234WB","price":59.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb \/ Espresso","offer_id":40869783535664,"sku":"39234ES","price":59.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb \/ Fine","offer_id":40228374249520,"sku":"39234FI","price":59.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb \/ Auto","offer_id":40228374282288,"sku":"39234AU","price":59.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb \/ Coarse","offer_id":40228374315056,"sku":"39234CO","price":59.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":40228372021296,"sku":"59234WB","price":131.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb \/ Espresso","offer_id":40869783568432,"sku":"59234ES","price":131.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb \/ Fine","offer_id":40228372086832,"sku":"59234FI","price":131.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb \/ Auto","offer_id":40228372119600,"sku":"59234AU","price":131.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb \/ Coarse","offer_id":40228372152368,"sku":"59234CO","price":131.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/7448\/files\/Pickingcherries_66231bea-9589-4851-913b-32588e832e88.jpg?v=1750435447"},{"product_id":"hlp-typica-mejorado-washed","title":"Typica Mejorado Washed","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delicate coffee introduces itself with aromas of caramel, nectarine, cashew, and cocoa powder. Notes of milk chocolate, bergamot, and cashew accompany nectarine acidity in the round-bodied cup. Persimmon, black tea, and a touch of clove emerge in the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDetails\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer: \u003c\/strong\u003eJuan Peña\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hacienda La Papaya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eLoja Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e1,800-2,200 masl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal: \u003c\/strong\u003eTypica Mejorado\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWashed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast: \u003c\/strong\u003eLight-Medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: \u003c\/strong\u003eCashew, Nectarine, Black Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Story\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypica Mejorado is a genetically distinct line of Typica developed and propagated in Ecuador, possibly introduced through earlier experimental plantings by Ecuador’s national coffee research institute. Recent genetic testing by World Coffee Research has confirmed that it is a Bourbon by Ethiopian heirloom hybrid, which explains its floral, fruit-forward character with refined sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was the first coffee variety planted at Hacienda La Papaya in 2009, using seeds sourced from an experimental farm in northern Ecuador, and to this day is the backbone of all three HLP farms. A batch of \"mother plants\" is maintained as a source of seeds for reproduction, with the aim of conserving the genetics of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDirect Trade\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifth-generation farmer \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"PT's Direct Trade Partner: Juan Peña of Hacienda La Papaya\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptscoffee.sbs\/blogs\/meet-our-farmers\/ecuador-juan-pena-hacienda-la-papaya\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJuan Peña began planting coffee in 2009\u003c\/a\u003e and now has 16 hectares of coffee in production at Hacienda La Papaya in Loja, Ecuador. The coffee is fully irrigated and fertilized according to an ingenious system of Juan's design, with soil sensors that analyze the ideal fertilization mixture at any given time. There is also an extensive nursery on site which serves both to regenerate existing lots and nurture new varietals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with Philip Smith, Juan Peña founded CafExporto in 2019 at first to serve as the exporting arm of La Papaya. It has now expanded to offering technical and educational support, processing expertise, and export services for producer partners in Loja, Zamora, and other regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe visited Hacienda La Papaya and CafExporto most recently in August 2024. One thing we’ve enjoyed experiencing in person is how the unique geography and cultivation innovations at La Papaya extend the harvest season. 2024 was a fairly traditional weather-cycle year in Loja. This predictability, in tandem with Juan’s advanced irrigation system, allowed for first pickings to begin in late May, the harvest to be in full swing in August, and the final cherries to be collected in early October.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PT's Coffee","offers":[{"title":"10oz \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":43437001048112,"sku":"19564WB","price":28.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10oz \/ Auto-Drip","offer_id":43437001080880,"sku":"19564AU","price":28.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10oz \/ Coarse","offer_id":43437001113648,"sku":"19564CO","price":28.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":43437001146416,"sku":"39564WB","price":77.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb \/ Auto-Drip","offer_id":43437001179184,"sku":"39564AU","price":77.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb \/ Coarse","offer_id":43437001211952,"sku":"39564CO","price":77.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/7448\/files\/Monitoringdryingparchment_7387346b-8e55-44ed-97b2-f2e1973e5627.jpg?v=1785354218"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/7448\/collections\/20220614_132115.jpg?v=1689008895","url":"https:\/\/ptscoffee.sbs\/collections\/staff-picks.oembed","provider":"PT's Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}