Catuaí Specialty Coffee 85+ pts | Olmedo, Loja, Ecuador | 400 g

Grown in Olmedo, Loja Province, southern Ecuador, this Catuaí Premium from Papá Café reflects the coffee-growing tradition of a family dedicated to cultivating and producing high-altitude coffee. Made from 100% Arabica beans of the Catuaí variety, grown at 1,600 meters above sea level, it represents the dedication of small coffee-growing families who combine coffee farming with beekeeping.

Its production takes place under shade, with careful harvesting and attention to every stage of processing. Papá Café uses washed, Honey, and natural processing methods, although the packaging of this particular product does not clearly identify which method was used for the lot. Its origin and careful bean selection contribute to a coffee designed to deliver a consistent and enjoyable cup.

In the cup, it offers a bold coffee experience with a medium-to-full body and a traditional flavor profile, according to Llacta Café's product description. It is an excellent choice for those who enjoy high-altitude Ecuadorian coffee and prefer a pronounced flavor for everyday consumption. The brand has earned recognition at Ecuador's Taza Dorada coffee competition, including a first-place award in 2025 for a different lot produced by the same coffee-growing family.

☕ Coffee Characteristics

• Brand: Papá Café
• Product: Tradición Lojana Premium
• Type: Ecuadorian specialty coffee
• SCA Score: Not confirmed for this product
• Species: 100% Arabica
• Variety: Catuaí
• Process: To be confirmed for this lot
• Origin: Olmedo, Loja, Ecuador
• Altitude: 1,600 meters above sea level
• Production: Shade-grown by small coffee-farming families
• Roast Level: Not specified
• Commercial Intensity: Strong
• Bitterness: Moderate to high, according to Llacta Café's current product description
• Body: Medium to full, according to Llacta Café's current product description
• Flavor Profile: Bold and traditional
• Tasting Notes: Not specified
• Available Options: Whole bean or ground
• Brand Recognition: Taza Dorada Ecuador 2014 and 2025

✔ 100% Ecuadorian Coffee