24h Anaerobic Honey SL-28 – Finca Maputo, Ecuador

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A carefully processed SL-28 with layered fruit sweetness and a clean honey finish. Producer and Process Farm: Finca Maputo Producers: Henry Gaibor Verena Blasser Region: Napo, Pichincha, Ecuador – 1600 masl Variety: SL-28 Process: Honey with 24h anaerobic fermentation Process steps: Selective flotation, 24h anaerobic fermentation, pulped with mucilage intact, dried on African beds in polytunnels, finished in mechanical dryer, stabilised in GrainPro bags before export. Cup Profile The aroma opens with ripe red fruits and delicate florals. On the palate, notes of tropical fruit and juicy red berries lead the way, followed by layers of citrus brightness and gentle stone fruit sweetness. The honey process adds a silky body and rounded texture, balancing the acidity. The finish is long, clean, and sweet, with lingering impressions of honey and soft spice. Backstory Named after the city where Henry and Verena first met while working with Doctors Without Borders, Finca Maputo has become