ALTOS DE MARFIL, Ecuador

ALTOS DE MARFIL, Ecuador

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Grapefruit, Dried peach, Hazelnut, Cacao

Altos de Marfil typically represents the work of 44 small-scale producers, but this specific lot comes from just three: Francisco Beltran, Gladys Alvarez, and Edison Loyoga. Each farm is a family-run endeavour, with members working together to produce exceptional coffee. Many families also engage in beekeeping, which supports pollination and provides a vital source of additional income.

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What is score?

  • The SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) is the global body that sets the standards for specialty coffee. Their scoring system, based on a 100-point scale, evaluates coffees based on various factors like aroma, flavour, acidity, body, aftertaste, sweetness and balance. Coffees scoring 80+ are considered specialty grade, with those scoring 86+ representing the top tier of quality and complexity.

What is single origin?

  • Single origin means the coffee comes from one specific region, farm, or cooperative, rather than a blend from multiple places. This allows you to experience the unique characteristics of that area’s climate, soil, and processing methods.

What are tasting notes?

  • Tasting notes describe the natural flavours found in the coffee, such as chocolate, citrus, or floral tones. These are not added flavours but arise from the bean’s variety, growing conditions, and roasting process.

What is the processing method?

  • This refers to how coffee beans are removed from the cherry after harvesting, which influences their final taste.
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COFFEE OVERVIEW

NOTES: Grapefruit, Dried peach, Hazelnut, Cacao
SCORE: 86
PRODUCER: Altos de Marfil Coop
ALTITUDE: 1300 - 1,800 masl
VERIETAL: Typica, Caturra
PROCESSING: Washed

Altos de Marfil

Located high on the slopes of the El Limo mountains, just outside the town of Puyango in Ecuador’s Loja province, Altos de Marfil is a cooperative of 44 small-scale producers dedicated to cultivating exceptional coffee. Here, traditional varieties thrive at high elevations, where the cool climate and rich soils contribute to a slow, even maturation—resulting in complex and flavourful coffees.

Loja, a region renowned for its commitment to quality coffee production, is home to some of Ecuador’s most distinctive cup profiles. With its mountainous landscapes, diverse microclimates, and a deep-rooted coffee culture, Loja has long been a hidden gem in the world of speciality coffee. The farmers of Altos de Marfil embody this tradition, carefully tending to their crops with generations of knowledge and an unwavering passion for their craft.

Washed Processing

The washed process involves removing the outer skin and fruit from the coffee cherries before fermentation. After the cherries are depulped, the beans are fermented for 8 to 72 hours, depending on the conditions, to remove the remaining mucilage. The beans are then washed in fresh water and dried to the desired moisture content. This method enhances the coffee's clean, bright flavour and clarity.

The washed process involves removing the outer skin and fruit from the coffee cherries before fermentation. After the cherries are depulped, the beans are fermented for 8 to 72 hours, depending on the conditions, to remove the remaining mucilage. The beans are then washed in fresh water and dried to the desired moisture content. This method enhances the coffee's clean, bright flavour and clarity.