Is the Famous Ecuadorian Coffee Brand Galápagos Coffee Delicious? _ Ecuadorian Coffee Prices

Ecuador: The Hidden Gem of South American Coffee

Located between Colombia and Peru in South America, Ecuador has a long history of coffee cultivation. The Loja region in southern Ecuador, nestled against the Andes Mountains, is one of the highest coffee-growing regions in the world and an important coffee export city for the country.

Coffee here is predominantly shade-grown using natural methods. The high altitude, favorable climate variations and excellent soil create ideal conditions for coffee, providing numerous superior growing advantages.

Ecuador Country Profile

Population: 15,224,000

Ecuadorian coffee is gaining prominence in the specialty coffee industry. While low-lying areas are unlikely to produce high-quality coffee, the higher-altitude regions show tremendous potential.

Galapagos: Paradise Coffee

The Galapagos Islands produce limited quantities of coffee, whose supporters claim the climate simulates higher altitudes, allowing for higher-quality coffee. Such coffee can be very expensive, and the price may not always reflect the quality.

Altitude: 350m

Harvest: June-September and December-February

Variety: Bourbon

Located in northwestern South America, Ecuador yields excellent agricultural crops, with plump coffee beans that have won coffee championship titles. The flavor resembles preserved plums with intense acidity. Enjoyed with sugar and milk, it presents a sweet, smooth and remarkably interesting taste.

Ecuador Galapagos Islands

On the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador, "Galapagos" means turtle in Spanish, which is why the islands are also known as Turtle Island. This coffee bean is the Old Bourbon variety, 100% organic, shade-grown under tall trees in volcanic mountain ranges. The coffee trees here receive a perfect balance of sunshine and rainfall, and the appropriate altitude provides excellent flavor and aroma.

Every Ecuadorian coffee bean is carefully handpicked, with only the freshest, ripest cherries taken. These are processed at the ecological wet mill using the island's unique spring water. The cherries go into an environmentally friendly depulping machine, where only the best are selected for processing and decomposition, with the byproducts returned to the growing areas as natural fertilizer.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

Ecuador is not only a hidden corner of South American coffee; it is also the original home of the Sidra variety. To taste what that genetics can do when grown elsewhere, try FrontStreet Coffee's Colombia Finca El Diviso Sidra. This anaerobic natural processed lot uses oxygen-free fermentation to convert into richer tropical fruit aroma, and roasted medium-light it delivers complex, concentrated notes of passion fruit, grape, apricot and dried fruit in pour-over, cold brew, drip bag or moka pot.

For a balanced, everyday South American cup, FrontStreet Coffee's Colombia Huila is a solid choice. This washed coffee from the Huila region is roasted medium-dark, with prominent black chocolate and nut sweetness, moderate oils and a full body, working well as pour-over, French press, moka pot or espresso for an Americano or latte.