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Loja Typica origin in Ecuador

Ecuador

Loja and Andean valleys

Ecuador / Loja and Andean valleys

Loja Typica

Ecuador · Equator Line

LightWashed$24.00

An elegant high-altitude Typica with green-grape acidity, floral aromatics, and clean cane-sugar sweetness.

Why this coffee works

High-altitude Typica can deliver a graceful cup with clear acidity and refined sweetness.

Flavor notes

green grapefloralscane sugarelegant
Variety
Typica
Producer
Loja valley farms
Process
Washed
Roast
Light
Altitude
2000 m · Equatorial Andes
Harvest
May to September

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Acidity

Green grape

Body

Elegant

Sweetness

Cane sugar

Finish

Floral

Brew guide

Start with V60

Rest 7-20 days off roast
Ratio
1:16.5
Grind
Medium-fine
Temp
93 C
Time
2:50

A clean paper brew lets the grape acidity and florals stay precise.

Buying note

Pairing and lot context

Lot
Washed high-altitude lot
Pair with
Pear tart or butter cookie
Best window
7-20 days off roast

Preparation methods

Choose the equipment by the cup you want

Pour-over

Clarity, florals, citrus and clean sweetness.

Ratio
1:16 to 1:17
Grind
Medium-fine to medium
Time
2:45-4:00
Water
92-94 C

Equipment

V60, Kalita, Origami or Chemex, paper filter, kettle, scale

  1. 1Rinse the paper filter and preheat the brewer.
  2. 2Bloom the coffee with twice its weight in water for 30-45 seconds.
  3. 3Pour in slow pulses, keeping the bed level and avoiding dry edges.
  4. 4Let the drawdown finish, then swirl the server before tasting.

Origin

Ecuador shapes this coffee

Equatorial Andes

Loja and Andean valleys · -1.83, -78.18

Terrain

Equatorial Andean valleys with high elevation and cool nights.

Seed context

Typica and related selections can stay elegant here, especially when washed cleanly.

Cup expectation

Expect grape-like acidity, cane sugar, florals and a refined finish.

Brew context

Use clean paper filtration and modest agitation to keep the profile precise.