Loja

Loja

     Longest specialty coffee tradition in Ecuador.  Many producers have preserved the typica varietal (called criollo here in Ecuador) and it´s desired cupping profile.  Genetically, Loja is a powerhouse for specialty coffee in Ecuador and year after year most of the top ten coffees in our Taza Dorada competition come from this province

· The most famous specialty-coffee region in Ecuador.

· Altitude: 1,200–2,000 m

· Varieties: Mostly Arabica

· Flavor profile: Bright acidity, floral, citrus, chocolate, comple