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Pepe Jijón and family

Pepe Jijón is an Ecuadorian coffee producer based in the Intag Valley, known for his work at Finca Soledad. Originally a psychologist who also climbed Mount Everest, he transitioned into coffee production after purchasing land for environmental conservation. He has gained international recognition for his high-quality, regenerative, and organic coffee production.

TagsPepe Jijón and familyEcuadorMejoradoGeshaSidra

History

After a motorcycle accident left him with a paralyzed wrist, Pepe purchased land in the Intag Valley to plant trees and seek solitude. He initially had no interest in coffee, but local farmers recommended it as a suitable crop for the region. His profile in the specialty coffee industry rose significantly following his appearance at the 2021 World of Coffee Milan.

Published coffees linked to Pepe Jijón and family

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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: 2026-09-28

  1. Source 1: seycoffee.com
  2. Source 2: flowerchildcoffee.com
  3. Source 3: september.coffee
  4. Source 4: coffeacirculor.com
  5. Source 5: manhattancoffeeroasters.com
  6. Source 6: beanhoard.com
  7. Source 7: magazine.coffee
  8. Source 8: seycoffee.com
  9. Source 9: theguardian.com
  10. Source 10: dayglow.coffee
  11. Source 11: coffeacirculor.com

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