Ecuador
Ecuador Loja
Loja, Southern Highlands · 1400–2100 masl · Washed
High Andean coffee from Ecuador's southern border, where cool nights draw out delicate florals, soft stone fruit, and a clean, tea-like finish.
Flavor profile
| Bean | Acidity | Fruitiness | Complexity | Bitterness | Body | Sweetness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador Loja | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
Details
- Varieties
- Typica, Bourbon, Caturra
- Processing
- Washed
- Roast
- Medium-Light
- Harvest
- Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Tasting notes
JasminePeachOrangeCaramelBlack Tea
Brewing recommendations
Pour-Over V60affinity 9/10
- Grind
- Medium-Fine (600µm)
- Temp
- 93°C
- Ratio
- 1:16
- Brew
- 210s
Highlights jasmine and peach; clean and articulate.
Chemexaffinity 8/10
- Grind
- Medium (800µm)
- Temp
- 94°C
- Ratio
- 1:17
- Brew
- 270s
Tea-like clarity; jasmine and peach shine through.
Kalita Waveaffinity 7/10
- Grind
- Medium (800µm)
- Temp
- 93°C
- Ratio
- 1:16
- Brew
- 240s
Balanced extraction; jasmine and peach with rounded sweetness.
AeroPressaffinity 6/10
- Grind
- Medium-Fine (600µm)
- Temp
- 85°C
- Ratio
- 1:14
- Brew
- 90s
Versatile cup; jasmine and peach with soft acidity.
Cold Brewaffinity 6/10
- Grind
- Coarse (1050µm)
- Temp
- 80°C
- Ratio
- 1:8
- Brew
- 12h
Smooth and sweet; jasmine and peach without the bite.
Espressoaffinity 4/10
- Grind
- Fine (260µm)
- Temp
- 93°C
- Ratio
- 1:2
- Brew
- 28s
Concentrated jasmine and peach; syrupy shot.
French Pressaffinity 4/10
- Grind
- Coarse (1050µm)
- Temp
- 95°C
- Ratio
- 1:15
- Brew
- 240s
Heavy body; jasmine and peach with textured mouthfeel.
Moka Potaffinity 3/10
- Grind
- Fine (260µm)
- Temp
- 96°C
- Ratio
- 1:7
- Brew
- 300s
Bold and rich; jasmine and peach in a concentrated cup.