Finca la Florida

Description

Tastes Like: Pineapple, White Currant, Lilac

Origin: Hacienda La Florida, Loja, Ecuador

Variety: Typica Mejorado

Producer: Fabricio and Ramiro Coronel Pilco

Elevation: 1550 masl

Process: Anaerobic Washed

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

Anaerobic processing limits oxygen exposure during fermentation. This changes the conditions for microbial activity and can influence aroma, acidity, and texture.

In washed processing, the fruit pulp and remaining mucilage are removed before the coffee is dried. This approach often emphasizes a defined structure and separation of flavors, while fermentation and drying choices still influence the result.

Text from Hydrangea Coffee Roasters' listing.