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🇪🇨Ecuador

Pepe Jijón, Jose Jijón, and Francisco Vintimilla

Pepe Jijón is a celebrated Ecuadorian coffee producer known for his high-quality, innovative processing methods. His son, Jose Jijón, is an aspiring producer who has begun managing coffee production at a young age. Together with partner Francisco Vintimilla, they operate Fincas del Putushio, a collaborative project focused on high-altitude coffee cultivation.

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History

Pepe Jijón has established himself as an award-winning producer in Ecuador, known for his work at farms like Finca Soledad. In 2024, he partnered with his son Jose and Francisco Vintimilla to launch Fincas del Putushio, a farm located at 2,222 meters above sea level in the Loja region. The project emphasizes high-altitude production and the exploration of unique microclimates.

Published coffees linked to Pepe Jijón, Jose Jijón, and Francisco Vintimilla

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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: manhattancoffeeroasters.com
  3. Source 3: kissthehippostore.shop
  4. Source 4: september.coffee
  5. Source 5: seycoffee.com
  6. Source 6: septembercoffeehq.shop
  7. Source 7: every.coffee
  8. Source 8: september.coffee
  9. Source 9: beanbook.app
  10. Source 10: roast.guide
  11. Source 11: beanbook.app

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