4 reasons why Ecuadorian specialty coffee is the best in the world ☕️
Increasingly focused on quality rather than quantity
The sum of natural and human factors determines the quality of coffee beans, and Ecuador has it all.
Find out here what makes it so special and why you must try it 😉
1. Unique Geography
Four worlds in one country. Ecuadorians not only grow coffee in the altitude, they also do it in the Coast, in the Amazon, even in the Galapagos Islands. It has many different ecosystems and microclimates suitable for growing the bestcoffee. The combination of regular rainfall, rich volcanic soils, mild shade, and pure water sources are around the whole country.
2. Biodiversity🌿
Ecuadorian coffee has a wide variety of flavors and aromas. Producers set up their farms on nutrient-rich soil where local wildlife, such as birds and butterflies, can fertilize crops naturally. If for some reason you detect fruity notes or delicate hints of flowers or chocolate in Ecuadorian coffee, it is not an accident.
Ecuador is also famous for producing cocoa, bananas, mangoes, citrus, sugar cane, rice, and tons of tropical fruits. Coffee beans are often planted alongside these other crops for shade, creating interesting flavors crossovers.
3. Volcanic Soils🌋
Did you know Ecuador has 98 volcanos? Incredible, right? In the spine of the Andes coffee growers take advantage of it. Volcanic material produced during eruptions can mix with surrounding soil to create some of the most fertile soil for agriculture in the world.
Volcanoes are typically found along mountain ranges, at high altitudes, such as the volcanic arc of South America. Therefore, coffee quality increases at higher altitudes, where temperatures are lower, bean development is slower, and cherries ripen more slowly.
The mountainous terrain of volcanoes also often provides enough shade to protect coffee trees from the harsh heat of the sun, which can stunt plant growth.
4. Modern Farming Practices
Ecuador is in the midst of a flavor revolution. Due to new specialized practices and local roasters Ecuadorian coffee has taken off again. As the demand for high quality Ecuadorian coffee grows; agricultural and production processes also adapt and develop year after year.
More micro-lot coffee excellence is being offered in the Ecuadorian market. As a result, coffee shops and baristas in Ecuador can improve the quality of raw materials they receive and create better experiences for locals and tourists to share and enjoy.
Now you know this facts, give it a chance and be amazed with Ecuadorian specialty coffee exotic flavors and aromas☕️ 🇪🇨
