From Ecuador to your roastery

Two grandparents and a grandson, the story of El Aguacate Gonzalo and Susana, after more than 65 years of marriage, decided to plant coffee on their farm in Loja. With love and dedication, they transformed "El Aguacate" into a prestigious and beautiful tourist attraction. In 2018, their grandson Pablo joined the project, modernizing production and enabling their high-quality coffee to be exported to several countries. Today, "El Aguacate" continues to grow with passion and excellence, offering its visitors a unique experience. Location: Loja, Ecuador Altitude: 2100 m (6900 ft) Crops: Mainly coffee and different plant species Production System: Agrosilvopastoral Irrigation: Virgin water from the mountains Production: Organic and artisanal Sustainability: A sustainability cycle in which every waste product is used as fertilizer. Processing : Washed, honeys and natural. Quality control: All batches are checked by our tasting team.

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.

La comarca is a family Farm established almost 100 years ago for the production of cow meat and cow´s milk. In its origins it was known as the famous Panama hacienda. The ranch also was used for the production of coffee, sugar cane, citrus and fruits. It was the first farm in the city of loja to have electricity, thanks to a hydraulic system with a Pelton pump. With the passage of time, it began to close its operation due to migration of people from the countryside to the city and other problems because city started to grow drastically and left the farm in a Valley called Malacatos 20 minutes from downtown Loja. Now, 4th generation family members started with the specialty coffee world. Their first harvest of sidra was in 2021 and is ready. 2022 harvest is getting ready and there will be more developed coffees.