Sweet Brew O’ Mine – Ecuador

Description

This washed lot comes from Finca Caxarumy, a one-hectare farm tucked between Loja and Vilcabamba in southern Ecuador. Run by Fulvio Salinas, the land has been in his family since the early 1900s. Once surrounded by coffee farms, Fulvio’s is now one of the few that remain – but signs of revival are growing, with new farms appearing each year.
After selective harvesting, cherries are pulped and fermented for 24 hours in large concrete tanks. The coffee is then washed and dried on raised beds inside a polytunnel until it reaches 10–11% humidity. With an annual production of just 600 kg of parchment, every step is handled on-site with care and precision.
Fulvio is a member of APECAEL, a grower-led organisation promoting organic farming, gender equity and fair pay. Their shared compost and training efforts support producers like Fulvio in building a more sustainable and connected coffee future for this quiet corner of Ecuador.

Tasting notes: Spiced Brown Sugar
Process: Washed
Varietals: Typica , San Salvador