Ecuador Cup of Excellence #6

Producer Familia Merino Dávalos
Farm Finca Lugmapata
Province Chimborazo
Canton Pallatanga

Sun Exposure Mixed with natural forest
Farm Size 10ha
Altitude 1,650-2100m
Latitude -2.010029
Longitude -78.971711

Variety F1
Process Washed
Fermentation Anaerobic
Drying Sun dried

Harvest Year 2023

Flavor Cherry, Passionfruit, Floral, Vanilla
Descriptors Cordial-like, Vibrant and Syrupy

About this coffee Finca Lugmapata, a family-run coffee farm in Pallatanga, Chimborazo, Ecuador, is known for its dedication to both exceptional coffee quality and community development. Located at altitudes ranging from 1650-2000m, the farm cultivates high-quality varieties including Bourbon Sidra, Typica Mejorado, Pache, and Sarchimore. Established in 2012 with the planting of 20,000 trees, the farm's expansion goal by 2022 was to grow over 50,000 trees across 10 hectares.

Their commitment to excellence is evident in their success at the Taza Dorada competition, where they placed 3rd in 2016 and took 1st place in 2017. This achievement stems from their careful and detailed processes, which include hand-selecting ripe cherries, double-washing the cherries to ensure consistent fermentation, and experimenting with various fermentation methods. They also take special care in the washing, drying, and storage processes to preserve the coffee’s quality.

What makes Finca Lugmapata truly stand out is its focus on social impact. The farm is dedicated to improving the livelihoods of local farmers in Pallatanga by providing them with Bourbon Sidra seedlings from their nursery. By teaching these farmers how to produce high-quality coffee and build sustainable businesses, Finca Lugmapata fosters a stronger local coffee community. Additionally, they buy cherries from these farmers to maintain a consistent cup profile, creating a win-win for everyone involved.