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Gladys Erazo - Red Bourbon

Name: Gladys Erazo - Red Bourbon
Brand: Makicuna
SKU: GLADY-ERAZO-5
Price: 130.95 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

Unroasted (Raw) Washed Ecuador Red Bourbon Coffee

€130,95 EUR

87.0 Cup Score

Cutanapamba is a small farm in Loja, Ecuador, where coffee and beekeeping go hand in hand. Gladys Erazo has been growing Bourbon and Typica here for 20 years, working with APECAEL to produce organic fertilisers and improve quality.

Coffee isn’t her main livelihood - her beekeeping takes her deep into the cloud forest, where diverse flowers shape the flavour of her honey. That same biodiversity influences her coffee, grown under shade and nourished by a river from Podocarpus National Park.

This lot is fully washed, with careful cherry selection, an 18-hour fermentation, and slow drying on African beds. The result is a clean, well-structured cup with depth and clarity.

Processing method

Washed

Main flavour notes

Dulce de leche | Floral | Pistachio

Varietal

Red Bourbon

Harvest period

June - August '24

Altitude

1700 - 1800 masl

Screen

+15

Species

Arabica

Original packaging

Grain Pro in Jute Sacks

Region

Vilcabamba, Loja, Ecuador
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Recommended brewing method

Espresso (milk based) , Espresso (black) , Pour Over , Mild Filter

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Cupping izvještaj

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87.0

CUP SCORE

Fragrance

8.25

Flavor

8.25

Acidity

8.5

Aftertaste

8.0

Balance

8.0

Body

8.0

Overall

8.0

Cupping Notes

Delicate and refined, this coffee offers a crisp acidity and a tea-like body. Floral aromatics lead into flavours of white grape, soft berry, and caramel sweetness. The structure is clean and composed, with a rounded finish that gently lingers.

Report By

Alex Green

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Preporuka za prženje

We roasted this on a Kaffelogic using the KL washed profile at level 1.2. It produced a well-balanced cup, with enough development to give sweetness and body while still keeping the structure and brightness intact. First crack came in relatively early, and the roast kept steady momentum through to the end.

If you prefer more vibrancy and lift, shorten the development slightly. For a fuller, rounder expression, extend development by 20–30 seconds to push the roast towards deeper sweetness.

Roasting Recommendation By

Saskia

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Upoznajte proizvođača

Name Gladys Erazo

Year Started 2004

Location Loja, Ecuador See on a map

Gladys Erazo is more than just a coffee farmer; she is a passionate steward of the land and an active force in her community. As a dedicated member of the local coffee growers’ association, APECAEL, Gladys plays a vital role in not only cultivating exceptional coffee but also in nurturing the environment. Through the association, she collaborates with fellow farmers to produce organic fertilizers, sharing the bounty with her neighbors when there’s a surplus. This spirit of collaboration is matched by the support she receives—consultations with agro-engineers, coffee processing experts, and other professionals help her continuously improve her farm’s productivity and sustainability.

Gladys’ farm, Cutanapamba, is a small but thriving piece of land nestled between rolling hills and shaded by a diverse canopy of trees. For the past 20 years, since she was a young adult, Gladys has poured her heart into cultivating Bourbon and Typica varietals on her 1.8-hectare farm. Despite its modest size, Cutanapamba produces around 600 kg of parchment coffee each year, all meticulously washed to ensure the highest quality.

But coffee is just one part of Gladys’ story. She is also a skilled beekeeper, tending to hives that produce honey, which she sells in local markets. This second source of income not only sustains her farm but also enriches her connection to the land and her community.

Cutanapamba is more than just a coffee farm; it’s a sanctuary of biodiversity, bordered by a river that flows directly from the pristine Podocarpus National Park. For Gladys, farming is not just a livelihood—it’s a lifelong commitment to the land, the community, and the rich tradition of coffee cultivation that she is proud to carry forward.

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Makicuna

Countries of operation Ecuador, Colombia

Established date 2019

At Makicuna, we are dedicated to sourcing and importing the finest green coffee from Ecuador and Colombia, ensuring full traceability and fostering direct relationships between producers and roasters. Our mission is to shine a spotlight on the hardworking individuals behind every cup of coffee, recognizing coffee as a vital livelihood that can uplift communities and promote fair and conscious trade.

Ecuador is our home, and we take pride in our deep understanding of this beautiful country, which is emerging as a global leader in specialty coffee. By working closely with producers, dry mills, Q-graders, and everyone involved in the coffee supply chain, we are able to deliver the best possible coffee. In addition to our roots in Ecuador, we have established trusted partnerships in Colombia, allowing us to bring you the finest coffees from this rich and diverse region as well.

At Makicuna, we are more than just coffee importers—we are passionate advocates for the producers and regions we represent, committed to delivering exceptional coffee that tells a story of quality, tradition, and sustainability.

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