This washed anaerobic Sidra and Mejorado from Familia Morales Rivera in Pichincha, Ecuador, placed third in the 2022 Ecuador Cup of Excellence.
Shop this coffee at Passenger Coffee
Confirm current stock and price at the roaster.
You buy directly from the roaster, not from us. Some links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Read our disclosure.
Rose, honeydew, kiwi
- Origin
- Pichincha, Ecuador
- Process
- Washed anaerobic
- Roast
- Not specified
- Roaster
- Passenger Coffee
Roast level
About this coffee
What the roaster tells us.
This washed anaerobic Sidra and Mejorado from Familia Morales Rivera in Pichincha, Ecuador, placed third in the 2022 Ecuador Cup of Excellence. Passenger freezes green coffee on arrival, so it can still roast this lot, and lists rose, honeydew and kiwi. It’s sold in a 125 g box.
Product details checked 2026-10-29. Roaster descriptions can change between lots. Tasting notes describe sensory impressions, not a guarantee of how your brew will taste.
Where it’s from
Pichincha, Ecuador
RoasterPassenger Coffee
OriginPichincha, Ecuador
ProcessWashed anaerobic
RoastNot specified
From farm to cup
Where it grew, how it was made, how it’s roasted.
Straight from the roaster’s listing — no guesswork added.
Step 01 · OriginGrown
Pichincha, Ecuador
Step 02 · ProcessProcessed
Washed anaerobic
Step 03 · RoastRoasted
Not specified
Before you buy
Is it right for you?
You’ll like it if…
- You like delicate, floral or tea-like flavors.
- You want to try something unusual.
Maybe skip it if…
- You want coffee that tastes only of the bean, without fermentation-driven flavors.
- You're looking for a bright, fruit-forward coffee.
The details
- Variety
- Sidra, Mejorado
- Altitude
- 1,450 m
- Producer or farm
- Familia Morales Rivera
- Bag size
- 125 g box
- Price
- $80.00
- Price per ounce
- $18.18 per oz
From the roaster’s listing, checked October 29, 2026. Prices change.
About coffee from Ecuador
Ecuador produces relatively little coffee, but its high Andean farms grow some unusual and highly rated lots. Ecuadorian specialty coffees are often bright, sweet and complex.
What the process means
Anaerobic coffees are fermented in sealed tanks with little or no oxygen before drying. The method usually produces intense, winey, very fruity flavors.
How to brew it
Starting recipes for this roast level. Adjust grind and ratio to taste; the roaster’s own guidance always wins.
| Method | Coffee | Water | Grind | Water temp | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pour-over Our pick | 15 g | 250 g | Medium-fine | 93°C / 200°F | 2:30–3:30 |
| French press | 30 g | 500 g | Coarse | 93°C / 200°F | 4 minutes |
| Cold brew | 100 g | 800 g | Coarse | Cold water | 12–18 hours in the fridge |
The people behind this coffee
Meet Passenger Coffee
Passenger Coffee was founded in 2014 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, by Kyle Sollenberger, Crystal Weaver and David Stallings, and roasts at its roastery and coffee bar on North Plum Street. The company builds its menu around a small group of long-term producing partners, such as Divino Niño in Huila, Colombia and Agaro in Jimma, Ethiopia, whose coffees are available year-round and form the base of its blends. Passenger freezes its green coffee on arrival to slow aging, which lets it hold and roast small Cup of Excellence and reserve lots over long periods. Several of its companies became certified B Corporations in 2019. For home brewers, the mix of a stable Foundational menu, a rotating Reserve Lot list and frozen competition coffees makes it a useful roaster to follow across a full year.
All Passenger Coffee coffees
Espresso starting point
Dial it in
A 1:2 dose-to-yield ratio is a common place to start. Adjust grind and taste — the roaster’s own guidance always wins.
In18g
Out36g
Time25–30s
Compare
Similar coffees from other roasters
| Coffee | Roast | Origin | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Coffee Familia Morales Rivera Cup of Excellence 2022 This coffee | — | Pichincha, Ecuador | Rose, honeydew, kiwi |
| Heady Cup Coffee Roasters Sebastian Ramirez Washed Pink Bourbon | Light | Quindío, Colombia | Clean, sweet, floral |
| Onyx Coffee Lab Ecuador Jose Jijon | — | Ecuador | Orange blossom, pear, raw sugar, papaya |
| Onyx Coffee Lab Colombia Altos de Quitumpamba Chiroso | — | Colombia | Delicate florals, expressive sweetness, crystalline acidity |
Questions
Passenger Coffee Familia Morales Rivera Cup of Excellence 2022 FAQ
What does Passenger Coffee Familia Morales Rivera Cup of Excellence 2022 taste like?
Passenger Coffee lists tasting notes of rose, honeydew and kiwi.
Where does Passenger Coffee Familia Morales Rivera Cup of Excellence 2022 come from?
It comes from Pichincha, Ecuador. The producer is Familia Morales Rivera. It was grown at 1,450 m.
How is Passenger Coffee Familia Morales Rivera Cup of Excellence 2022 processed?
The roaster lists the process as washed anaerobic. Anaerobic coffees are fermented in sealed tanks with little or no oxygen before drying.
What's the best way to brew Passenger Coffee Familia Morales Rivera Cup of Excellence 2022?
A good starting point is pour-over: 15 g of coffee to 250 g of water, medium-fine grind, water at 93°C / 200°F, about 2:30–3:30. Adjust to taste.
Where can I buy Passenger Coffee Familia Morales Rivera Cup of Excellence 2022?
You can buy it from Passenger Coffee. Prices and availability change, so check the current listing before you order.
Same roaster
More from Passenger Coffee
Passenger Coffee
Familia Morales Rivera Cup of Excellence 2022
Rose, honeydew, kiwi
Read more about Familia Morales Rivera Cup of Excellence 2022
Buy it here
Passenger Coffee
Passenger Coffee
Familia Morales Rivera Cup of Excellence 2022Rose, honeydew, kiwi
Shop at Passenger Coffee