Community Farms: Edgar Morocho | Leodan Alverca | Guido Toledo | José Puchaicela | Luis Alverca | Marcia Mendez | Miriam Mendez | Sandra Toledo | Vicente Gaona | Dayra Toledo
- Climate Type: Humid Tropics
- Location: Andean Mountain Range, Upper Mayo Chinchipe Basin (flows into the Atlantic Ocean); within Podocarpus–El Cóndor Biosphere Reserve, Podocarpus National Park, Yacuri National Park, and Plateado Reserve.
- Altitude: 1300 – 1800 meters above sea level (MSL)
- Soil: Clay loam. Water Source: Natural water sources on the land
- Climate: Rich biodiversity due to proximity to the Amazon and Andes; diverse microclimates; rainfall between 1000 – 2500 mm/year; average temperature 18 – 30°C
- Topography: Irregular terrain with slopes between 20 – 80%, located in the Huancabamba depression
Cup Profile
- Bright acidity with a medium-thick body
- Notes of spices, citrus, chocolate, and herbal tones
- Balanced sweetness with flavors of dark chocolate, almonds, walnuts, raisins, caramel, green tea, red apple, and a plum-like acidity, finishing with a hint of lemon
Key Aspects
- Moderate altitude allows slow bean ripening, enhancing sugar concentration and soft acidity
- Warm and humid Amazonian climate contributes to flavor complexity
- Balanced acidity with medium body, tropical fruit notes, caramel, and chocolate flavors for a well-rounded coffee
- The geographic and climatic conditions give Yacuri a soil with a clay loam texture and average annual temperatures of between 18 and 20°C, which favors a humid environment with excellent water retention capacity for vegetation, in addition to contributing to the flow of water towards the ocean currents of the Atlantic.
- Yacuri’s moderate altitude significantly influences the flavor profile of its coffee, as the beans ripen at a balanced pace. This favors the concentration of sugars and chlorogenic acids, resulting in the formation of unique aromatic compounds, such as notes of dark chocolate or cocoa, dried fruits such as almonds or walnuts, and sweet nuances reminiscent of yellow raisins. This profile is characterized by a clean acidity and a particular tactile sensation that distinguishes Yacuri coffee.
- For these reasons, Yacuri is undoubtedly a corner of the world with unique conditions for the production of high-quality coffee.
Local Culture
- Family farming traditions deeply rooted in the community
