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🇪🇨Ecuador

Manuel Dota

Manuel Dota is a coffee producer based in the Saraguro region of southern Ecuador. He cultivates the Sidra varietal at an elevation of 1,950 meters above sea level. His work is currently documented through a partnership with Sey Coffee, which features his washed-process lots. These coffees are noted for a flavor profile that includes dragon fruit, eucalyptus, and stone fruit.

TagsManuel DotaEcuadorSidra

History

SEY began working with Manuel Dota in 2026 as part of its small sourcing project in southern Ecuador. The primary release page does not document a professional background providing technical assistance in Panama.

Published coffees linked to Manuel Dota

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Research sources & verification

These source links were recorded for this producer profile. They provide a way to check the documented claims; the links do not independently establish each person's identity, current farm relationship or coffee lot.

Research last reviewed: 2026-10-28

  1. Source 1: seycoffee.com
  2. Source 2: thepress.coffee
  3. Source 3: visualizer.coffee
  4. Source 4: thepress.coffee
  5. Source 5: instagram.com

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