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Grown at Finca El Aguacate, in the province of Loja, southern Ecuador, this Black Catuaí is an Ecuadorian specialty coffee cultivated at 2,100 meters above sea level. Made from 100% Arabica Catuaí beans, it represents the coffee-growing tradition of a family-owned farm that has been producing high-altitude coffee since 1990.
Its washed process and medium roast produce a clean, aromatic cup with a flavor profile that combines fruity and sweet notes. Its distinctive tasting notes include mandarin orange, dulce de leche, and cocoa, creating a balance of citrus freshness, sweetness, and chocolatey undertones.
In the cup, it delivers a citrusy, sweet, and chocolatey flavor profile, where mandarin orange provides freshness, while dulce de leche and cocoa add richness and depth. With an SCA score of 87+ points, this coffee offers an opportunity to explore the distinctive characteristics of the Catuaí variety grown in Loja, whether prepared as espresso or using filter brewing methods.
☕ Coffee Characteristics
- Brand: Finca El Aguacate
- Product: Black Catuaí
- Type: Ecuadorian specialty coffee
- SCA Score: 87+ points
- Species: 100% Arabica
- Variety: Catuaí
- Process: Washed
- Origin: Finca El Aguacate, Loja, Ecuador
- Altitude: 2,100 meters above sea level
- Producer: Pablo Eguiguren
- Roast Level: Medium
- Commercial Intensity: Strong
- Flavor Profile: Citrusy, sweet, and chocolatey
- Main Notes: Mandarin orange, dulce de leche, and cocoa
- Tasting Notes: Mandarin orange, dulce de leche, and cocoa
- Available Options: Whole bean or ground
- Recommended Brewing Methods: Espresso and filter brewing methods
✔ 100% Ecuadorian coffee