Ecuador Loja Coffee

CUPPING NOTES FROM OUR HEAD ROASTER Expect a rounded body, with light citrus acidity, rich milk chocolate, and tropical sweetness on the tail end. ORIGIN Farm: 15 Producers organized around FAPECAFEsRegion: LojaProcess: WashedVariety: Bourbon, Caturra, Typica MejoradoElevation: 1700-1900masl Coffee production in the Loja Province of Ecuador has a long history, dating back to 1820. The region is known for its unique microclimates, which allow for the cultivation of a variety of coffee beans. FAPECAFES, or the Federación Regional de Asociaciones de Pequeños Cafetaleros Ecológicos del Sur, is an organization that represents 1800 small coffee producers in the region. The organization was founded in 2005 and works to promote and support coffee production among its members. In an effort to maximize their milling throughput, FAPECAFES began leasing the use of their dry mill, and local exporter Capamaco Trading began using it to process coffees for export. Over time the groups began collabora