A Tale of Two Sidra's or How We Love This Farm

Posted by Coo Coo's Coffee on Jan 21st 2026

Origin Story • Producer Feature

A Tale of Two Sidras

How two Sidra lots (and two roast approaches) showed us the magic of this producer family — Finca La Soledad & Finca(s) del Putushio in Intag, Ecuador.

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Roast Notes & Cup Snapshot

Two Sidras, two approaches — Here’s the quick read, plus a clean side-by-side for the coffee nerds.

Quick notes (fast scan)

Pepe & Jose’s Sidra (washed): sweeter, more layered, with a richer finish.
Jose’s roast: reads deeper and rounder — comfort plus complexity.
Shared thread: clean structure, high clarity, and that “intentional” feel in the cup.
Why it matters: the farm work shows up as sweetness, balance, and repeatable quality.

A Tale of Two Sidras

Same variety. Different origins. Different roasters. Same brew recipe — and a clear favorite.

The coffees

Finca Soledad (Intag, Ecuador) — Sidra, Oxi Washed
Roasted by Thankfully Coffee • ~1550 MASL
El Paraíso (Huila, Colombia) — Sidra, Washed
Roasted by Sey Coffee • ~1840 MASL

Brew recipe (Ready Set Brew)

Pour-over: 15g coffee → 240ml water • same grind size

These are different washed processes, and the origins/terroir are different too — so this is a “Sidra + place + roast style” comparison more than a strict like-for-like lab test.

Quick notes (fast scan)

Soledad (Thankfully): strong, balanced aroma with a robust release of flavor; well balanced in acidity and body; complexity and depth from start to finish.
El Paraíso (Sey): denser bean with a less robust release of flavor (possibly slight roast color differences); balanced acidity but a weaker, thinner body; enjoyable but less complex.
Overall: Pepe & Jose’s Oxi Sidra was richer, more complex, and more to my liking in the cup.

Side-by-side comparison

	Finca Soledad (Thankfully)	El Paraíso (Sey)
Process	Sidra • Oxi Washed	Sidra • Washed
Elevation	~1550 MASL	~1840 MASL
Aroma	Strong & balanced	More subtle
Flavor release	Robust release of flavors	Less robust (possibly slight roast color differences)
Acidity	Well balanced	Well balanced
Body	Balanced, fuller body	Weaker body; thinner feel
Complexity	Complex & deep start-to-finish	Enjoyable, but less complex
Your takeaway	Richer, more complex, favorite	Good cup, just not the winner today

Context: This compares two different origins and two different roasters. Both coffees are Sidra — and the standout for me was the Finca Soledad Ecuador (Thankfully Coffee).

Note:

This is one of our favorite producer families in the world — not just for the coffees, but for the care, curiosity, and human warmth that shows up in everything they do.

Below is the story in photos: the entrance, the land, the people, the contributors, the cupping table, and the terroir that makes these coffees feel alive.