EL ALISAL - CATUCAI
250g / Whole Bean
£13.00
EL ALISAL - CATUCAI
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Aroma: Very high, fruity and spiced. Taste: Yellow fruits, ripe fruit, caramel, tartaric acidity. Finish: Spiced, structured, long. |
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High aromatic intensity, complex fruity profile with yellow and ripe fruit notes, caramel sweetness, tartaric acidity, structured spiced finish. A complex and character-driven Catucai, shaped by innovative processing and highland conditions, delivering depth, structure, and layered fruit expression. |
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Process: Anaerobic Washed |
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Farm: El Alisal |
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Origin: Loja, Ecuador |
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Altitude: 2100 MASL |
Meet the Farmer
El Alisal
In the mountains of Quilanga, Loja, the Jaramillo family has been cultivating coffee since 1965, when the current producer's grandparents planted the first seedlings at Finca El Alisal. In 2017, the new generation took up that legacy and elevated it by modernizing processes, incorporating science and technology, and translating the Loja terroir into cups with their own unique character. Climate change demanded a rethinking of production. Today, the farm works with agroforestry systems, soil conservation, and conscious water management. At the same time, the team is delving deeper into controlled fermentations so that each variety expresses its best version in the cup. El Alisal has been recognized among the best coffees in Ecuador, reaching the Top 10 in the Cup of Excellence and the Top 5 in the Golden Cup. Furthermore, it generates local employment with decent working conditions and provides training for young people in the area, and serves as a learning space for producers from Quilanga.