Ecuador Puyango

Origin

• 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Tasting notes

Character

• Experimental
  50
• Funky
  40
• Bright
  30
• Clean
  20

Where is it from? Region: Puyango, Loja Varietal(s): Sarchimor, Acaua, CastilloCastilloColombia's leaf-rust-resistant variety, bred by Cenicafé from Caturra and Timor hybrid. Long dismissed by purists, it now wins competitions when grown and processed well. Processing method: WashedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. Elevation: 1000-1800 maslFlavour Notes: Lemon, Melon, Cherry The Story Puyango, a captivating canton nestled in the southern region of Ecuador, boasts a diverse and picturesque landscape. The area is characterized by rolling hills, lush green valleys, and the meandering Puyango River, offering a stunning backdrop of naturalNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. beauty. Puyango’s main economic activities revolve around agriculture, with a particular focus on coffee cultivation. The fertile soil and favorable climate make it an ideal location for coffee production. The coffee farms in Puyango yield high-quality beans that are sought after for their unique flavor profiles. As a result, coffee plays a vital role in the local economy, providing livelihoods for many residents while contributing to the region’s rich cultural tapestry. Along the mountains that surround the Lagunas de Saraguallas, one of the most importante natural resources of the region, lives a group of coffee farmers who contribute to the blendBlendCoffees from multiple origins roasted or mixed together for a consistent, balanced profile year-round — the traditional backbone of espresso menus. Altos de Saraguallas. In this beautiful and touristic place that captivates every visitor’s attention, you can witness the confluences of two of the most significant water streams in the region: Saraguallas and Santa Ana. The convergence of these two water streams forms Las Juntas, which in turn becomes the Puyango River. The communities settled around this picturesque natural resource are culturally rich, with their typical festivities steeped in tradition and craftsmanship. During their religious celebrations, they often dance to the rhytm of the town band. Just as they have traditional rituals for their festivities, they also maintain traditional agricultural practices for farming and land management. Farmers in the region cultivate sugar cane, beans, soy, corn and coffee. Contributing producers The coffee producers with whom Caravela has been working alongside through the PECA program in Puyan