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Gladys Erazo

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86.0 Cup Score

This coffee undergoes a meticulous washing and selection process, starting with flotation to ensure only the highest quality cherries are chosen. After careful pulping, the beans are placed in fermentation tanks for 18 hours, allowing the flavors to develop and deepen. Following fermentation, the coffee is fully washed to remove any remaining mucilage, ensuring a clean and bright cup profile.

The beans are then carefully dried on African beds, a method that promotes even drying and enhances the coffee’s natural characteristics. With a screen size of 15 and pre-shipping humidity stabilized at 11.5%, this coffee is prepared to deliver consistency and excellence in every roast.

Purchased at a farm gate price of USD 8.27/kg parchment, this coffee reflects the dedication and hard work of its producers, ensuring you receive a product of outstanding quality.

Processing method
Washed
Main flavour notes
Botanical | Creamy | Pistachio | Green Apple
Varietal
Bourbon
Harvest period
August 2023
Altitude
1700 m.a.s.l
Species
Arabica
Original packaging
Grain Pro in Jute Sacks
Region
Loja, Ecuador
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Meet your producer

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.

Meet your sourcing partner

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.

Regular price £25.95
As low as: £30.53
Regular price Sale price £25.95
Cupping Score
86.0
Processing method
Washed
Varietal
Bourbon
Main flavour notes
Botanical | Creamy | Pistachio | Green Apple
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