Introduction to Ecuador's Galapagos Islands and Ecuadorian Coffee

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Galapagos Coffee: A Rare Treasure from Paradise

The Galapagos Islands are located approximately 1,000 kilometers west of mainland Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean, directly beneath the equator. The coffee produced here is rare and seldom circulates among general consumers. This archipelago is recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a natural conservation area, where relevant laws explicitly prohibit the use of any chemical pesticides or fertilizers on the entire islands. Consequently, it has been certified by the American OCIA as an organic coffee production region.

Coffee cultivation is concentrated on the island named San Cristobal, at elevations of approximately 800-1,200 meters. Due to the island climate factor, the growing areas are perennially covered by thick clouds and mist, and feature lush, diverse vegetation. The Galapagos coffee, regarded as a treasure by coffee enthusiasts worldwide, is grown in this pristine, natural, and perfectly balanced ecosystem.

According to relevant literature, in 1875, French agronomist Don Manual Gobo introduced Bourbon seeds to this location, initiating the coffee history of the Galapagos Islands. For a considerable period, these coffee trees remained idle in the forest, growing freely until 1990, when the Gonzalez-Duche family took over and reorganized the plantation. The current full name of the estate is "Hacienda El Cafetal San Cristabal."

The coffee produced here, from cultivation to post-processing, is subject to strict environmental protection regulations. The annual production is approximately 1,150 bags (45kg per bag), and the cultivated variety remains the "Old Bourbon" that was originally transplanted.

FrontStreet Coffee's Recommended Brewing Parameters:

Pour-over: V60 dripper, Fuji R440 grinder setting 3.5, water temperature around 90°C

French Press: Recommended grinder setting 4, water temperature 90°C

Siphon: Recommended grinder setting 4, water temperature between 90°C-91°C

AeroPress: Recommended grinder setting 3.5, water temperature 90°C

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