Finca la Florida

Description

Tastes Like: Lemongrass, Concord Grape, Hibiscus

Origin: Hacienda La Florida, Loja, Ecuador

Variety: Typica Mejorado

Producer: Fabricio and Ramiro Coronel Pilco

Elevation: 1550 masl

Process: Carbonic Maceration Natural

Farm and Producer

Fabricio and Ramiro Coronel Pilco run Hacienda La Florida in Sozoranga, Loja. Both trained in agricultural disciplines, and their coffee work forms part of a diversified farm that also produces sugarcane, fruit, and vegetables. The property lies in a warm, dry landscape surrounded by dry forest.

Fabricio and Ramiro Coronel Pilco produce this Typica Mejorado selection from Hacienda La Florida, Loja, Ecuador. The growing elevation for this lot is 1550 masl.

Variety

Mejorado, often sold as Typica Mejorado, is cultivated by specialty producers in Ecuador, including Finca Soledad and Hacienda La Papaya. Producers keep this selection distinct from their other varieties during cultivation and processing, allowing its character to be evaluated across different preparations.

Processing

Carbonic maceration uses a carbon-dioxide-rich, low-oxygen environment during fermentation. Controlling that environment gives the producer another way to influence fruit expression and texture before the coffee is dried.

Natural processing dries the coffee with the cherry surrounding the seed. Contact with the fruit during fermentation and drying can contribute to fruit expression and body; careful moisture management remains important.

Text from Hydrangea Coffee Roasters' listing.