Catucai
Carbonic Maceration Washed
Hacienda La Florida

Tastes Like: Orange Marmalade, Quince, Juniper

Origin: Hacienda La Florida, Loja, Ecuador

Variety: Catucai

Producer: Fabricio and Ramiro Coronel Pilco

Elevation: 1550 masl

Process:  Carbonic Maceration Washed

Farm and Producer

Fabricio and Ramiro Coronel Pilco run Hacienda La Florida in Sozoranga, Loja. Coffee forms part of a diversified farm that also grows sugarcane, fruit and vegetables, in a warm landscape surrounded by dry forest. This Catucaí selection was grown at 1,550 meters.

Variety

Catucaí is a group of Brazilian selections derived from Icatu and probable Catuaí parentage. The group includes multiple cultivars selected for agronomic performance. The particular selection, growing site, and post-harvest treatment all affect cup quality.

Processing

This lot uses five days of whole-cherry carbonic maceration with mosto, followed by a washed finish. Mosto is liquid collected from coffee fermentation. After fermentation, the fruit and mucilage are removed and the coffee is dried.