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Maritza Dota
Maritza Dota is a coffee producer based in the Seraguro region of Ecuador. She cultivates the Mejorado variety on a small farm measuring approximately 0.5 hectares. Her work is characterized by meticulous processing methods, including hand-picking at peak ripeness, dry fermentation for 24 hours, and drying on raised beds. Her coffee production has been featured in international specialty coffee releases.
Farm: Maritza Dota →History
SEY first worked with Maritza Dota for its 2025 release from the July 2024 harvest. Subsequent 2025 harvest releases document her small Mejorado garden in southern Ecuador and the developing Dota-family sourcing project.
Published coffees linked to Maritza Dota
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Maritza Dota Mejorado — Ecuador
2025 Maritza Dota, Late Harvest - Ecuador
Research sources & verification
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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-28