Pepe Jijon is the founder of Finca Soledad and a man of passion for nature, adventure, and sustainability, who has transformed a piece of land into a specialty coffee haven. Pepe’s nature-led and cultivating processing methods are of significance. He uses a biodynamic method in growing his crops without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides. Coffee cherries are also harvested using sustainable practices such as crop rotation and composting which help in maintaining the quality of the soil and the plants that affect the flavor profile of the coffee.

"Wave" is the processing method referring to a temperature transition, shifting from high to low and using fermentation tanks and refrigerators in a consistent manner that keeps the embryo viable.