ECUADOR Finca Maputo Hakuna Matata
Description
Roast Profile: Suitable for both Espresso and Filter brewing.
Grind: Whole beans (standard option).
Recommended Resting Time After Roasting:
- Espresso: 10–14 days
- Filter: 7 days
At KESTAR COFFEE, every batch is roasted to order to ensure maximum freshness. Coffee is supplied as whole beans by default and packed in a premium valve bag that allows natural degassing while preserving freshness and aroma.
If you would like your coffee ground, simply leave a note in the Order Comments section before completing your purchase. Please specify your preferred brewing method, such as espresso, filter, moka pot, French press, Turkish coffee, or any other preparation method, and we will grind it accordingly.
Maputo Farm is owned by Henry Gaibor and his wife, Verena. They have full control over the coffee’s wet processing and drying stages. Henry is a trauma surgeon specializing in war injuries, originally from Ecuador, while Verena is a Swiss nurse with extensive experience in conflict zones. They met while working in the field during a major humanitarian crisis in Burundi. In 1998, they returned to Henry’s home country, Ecuador, where they managed a clinic in Quito for 13 years before deciding to dedicate their time, energy, and resources to another passion: coffee.
Henry and Verena produce their coffee in La Perla, Nanegal, in the Pichincha province. The area where their farms are located has a unique microclimate: although the altitude is relatively low for Ecuador, at around 1,350 meters above sea level, humidity levels are high, and visitors often notice the mist drifting over the coffee fields during the afternoons. The nights are significantly cooler, and this unique combination of environmental factors contributes to the exceptional quality of the coffees produced here.
Maputo Hakuna Matata Sidra Honey is a microlot that highlights the elegance of the Sidra variety and the natural sweetness achieved through the honey processing method. Cultivated on one of the carefully managed plots of the Gaibor family, this coffee reflects the precision and dedication for which Henry and Verena are known. Selective harvesting and slow drying on African beds allow the beans to develop a clear, vibrant aroma and a silky, refined texture.