Ivan Solis • Candy-Natural-Processed Catuai

In 2025, we had the opportunity to meet Ivan face to face and enjoy his coffees in his cupping lab. Ivan is widely known for his fermentation processing and took home Cup of Excellence gold in the experimental processing category in 2024 and 2025, solidifying his reputation as “legit.” We have had anaerobic coffees from Ivan for a few years now, and this specific coffee really showcases his abilities as a producer. This bean embraces everything an anaerobic fermentation processed coffee can do, bringing in bright malic acidity with funky citrusy notes that coincide with cacao complexity in the finish. -Jonathan