A brief introduction to the unique history and culture of the origin and development of coffee in the Galapagos Islands

In 1875, 340 years after Frey Thomas de Belanga discovered the island, a native named Corvus came to St. Cristobal, where he established the Hasunda Coffee Garden and planted about 100 hectares of Arabian bourbon coffee trees. Because the plantation is located between 140m ~ 275m above sea level and the climate is equivalent to that of inland 915m ~ 1830 m, the unique geographical conditions are very suitable for the growth of super hard coffee beans (SHB) with high acidity, so this high-quality coffee has settled down here. The famous South American brand, Ecuadorian Grade A coffee, has a large state-run seed value garden; 100% is produced in the natural vegetation zone of 1300-2000 meters highland, popular in Europe and the United States, and tastes exquisite world-class Arabica Arabica flavor at supermarket prices.

ES Coffee is a clean organic coffee grown on the slopes of the Andes in Latin America. It is 100% pure coffee, and the quality of our coffee has been guaranteed and improved by working to improve the economic and working conditions of the plantation, while maintaining the small scale of the coffee plantation and the biodiversity in the hospital. In addition, it is one of the very important economic sources of coffee origin, because it is all dried and packaged locally, which ensures that it is a very unique kind of coffee in the world! At the same time, it ensures its unique taste.

In 1875, the native ManuelJ.Cobos of Ecuador began to grow Arab bourbon coffee trees at the Hasunda Cafe Garden (HaciendaElCafetal) in San Cristobal.

Coffee producing areas of the Galapagos Islands:

Coffee is grown in San Cristobal (SaintCristobal). Arab bourbon coffee trees are planted in the Hasunda Coffee Garden (HaciendaElCafetal) in San Cristobal. The elevation of the plantation is between 140 and 275m, and the climate of the area is equivalent to that of 915m to 1830 m inland. This gradient is suitable for the growth of high acidity extra hard coffee beans (SHB) and is the key to the high quality of coffee.

St. Cristobal is a larger island in the Galapagos Islands (Galapagos Islands) and the only one in the archipelago with plenty of fresh water. At an altitude of 410m, there is a small lake called El.Junco, which forms streams along the rocks and volcanic rocks on the southern slope of the island, and mineral-rich fresh water moistens the land of St. Cristobal, keeping the soil moist and fertile. The local microclimate caused by the Humboldt current (HumboldtCurrent), strong equatorial sunlight and sharp temperature changes (43 degrees at sea level and 10-16 degrees above sea level at 275m) provide unique advantages.

Features of Galapagos Islands Coffee:

The coffee produced in the Galapagos Islands (Galapagos Islands) is a treasure of coffee. It is of excellent quality and is grown without any chemicals.

Flavor: rich in taste, sweet in sour

Suggested baking method: medium baking

★★★: excellent

Galapagos Islands Coffee Market:

Because of the unique role of the Galapagos Islands in the course of history, the Government of Ecuador has designated the Galapagos Islands as a national park, the land is no longer allowed to be reclaimed as new agricultural land, and the introduction and use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals are strictly prohibited, so coffee in the Galapagos Islands is recognized as a natural product.

Central mountain: after entering Ecuador from Colombia, the Andes is divided into the eastern and western Cordillera mountains, with a plateau high in the north and low in the south, averaging between 2500 and 3000 meters above sea level. The Andes run through the middle of the border. The ridges crisscross, dividing the plateau into more than ten intermountain basins. The most important are the Quito basin and the Cuenca basin in the south. There are many volcanoes and frequent earthquakes in the territory. The famous Kotopaxi volcano, 5897 meters above sea level, is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. Chimborazo Mountain in central Ecuador, 6262 meters above sea level, is the highest peak in Ecuador, Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador. It is 6384.1 kilometers from the center of the earth to the top of the mountain. Mount Chimborazo, located in the West Cordillera in the Andes, has long been mistaken for the highest peak in the Andes. It is a dormant volcano with many craters and glaciers at the top of the mountain, which is more than 4694 meters. Port Guayaquil is the largest seaport in Ecuador. It faces the Pacific Ocean and backs against Mount Santa Ana. The nearby island of Pune serves as a natural barrier to protect the harbour from storms. There is a wharf in the south, which is more than 900 meters long. Ships from different parts of the world flying various flags are moored in the harbor. The port railway leads to the capital Quito, and highways connect Quito with other cities in the country. Bananas, cocoa, coffee, cotton and other products from all over the country are collected and distributed here. Guayaquil has also played an important role in the history of friendly exchanges between the peoples of China and Ecuador. As early as the 18th century, Chinese clothing, textiles and other goods were shipped to Ecuadorian cities through Guayaquil. In August 1978, the Chinese cargo ship Jialing River arrived here for the first time. Most of the import and export goods of the two countries are transhipped through Guayaquil.

When Thomas and the crew landed on the island, they were frantically looking for water and were so thirsty that they squeezed juice from the fat leaves of the cactus to drink. At last a source of water was found in a rocky gully. Thomas attributed it to the gift of God, because it was good Friday, and they had piously celebrated mass before they set out in search of water. But Thomas will never know that the island they landed on is the only island in the Galapagos archipelago that has plenty of fresh water, today's St. Cristobal Island (Saint Cristobal).

The Arabian Coffee Tree was first introduced to Ecuador in 1952 and its coffee is of good quality, especially the coffee harvested in early June. Ecuadorian coffee beans can be divided into two varieties: Galapagos and Gigante, both of which have the characteristics of large granules and heavy weight. Ecuadorian coffee can be divided into first class (No.1) and super excellent (Extra Superior) according to its quality. They are mainly exported to St. Cristobal, a Nordic country in Scandinavia, which is a larger island in the Galapagos archipelago. At 410m above sea level, there is a small lake called El.Junco. The lake forms several streams that flow along the rocks and volcanic rocks on the southern slope of the island, and mineral-rich fresh water nourishes the land of St. Cristobal. Keep the soil here moist and fertile forever. It provides the most rare conditions for the growth of coffee here.