Coffee review

Geographical advantages of Loha Coffee producing area the flavor of coffee in Luoha producing area of Ecuador

Published: 2024-11-08 Author: World Gafei
Last Updated: 2024/11/08, Ecuadorians say Loja produces the best coffee in the country, especially in the small community of El Airo, not far from Yacuri National Park. This high altitude area specializes in producing its own Arabica coffee beans. About 20% of the Arabica beans in Ecuador come from this mountainous southern region, close to the Andes, one of the highest coffee-growing regions in the world.

Ecuadorians say Loja produces the best coffee in the country, especially in the small community of El Airo, not far from Yacuri National Park. This high altitude area specializes in producing its own Arabica coffee beans.

About 20% of Ecuador's Arabica beans come from this mountainous southern region, close to the Andes, is one of the highest coffee-growing regions in the world, 1450-2000 meters above sea level, and is an important coffee export city in the country. This area has the conditions to produce high-quality coffee, and the boutique coffee industry also focuses on it. The variety of coffee beans is Tibika, which is treated by washing and mainly planted in natural shade. The local high altitude, climate change and soil quality are very suitable for coffee growth, and there are many excellent planting conditions for growing coffee.

■ altitude: up to 2100m

■ harvest period: June-September

■ varieties: iron pickup, Kaddura, bourbon

■ flavor: rich floral flavor as well as apple flavor and comfortable sweetness. Good dry, moderate body, with cocoa, baked biscuits and sweet caramel in the finish. It is refreshing and not heavy.

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