Ecuador | Finca Eliza COE #10 | Geisha | Anaerobic Washed

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About This Bean

<p><meta charset="utf-8"><strong>About: <meta charset="utf-8"></strong><span class="TextRun SCXW47187406 BCX0" lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-AU"><span data-ccp-parastyle-defn='{"ObjectId":"eaf1d271-ae6e-498b-b33b-b8cde92d5b23|36","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[335551547,"3081",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",201341986,"1",469769226,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",335559704,"1025",335559705,"2057",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}' data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" class="NormalTextRun SCXW47187406 BCX0">Nestled in the serene highlands of Loja, Ecuador, lies the charming Eliza Coffee Farm, a </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" class="NormalTextRun SCXW47187406 BCX0">labour</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" class="NormalTextRun SCXW47187406 BCX0"> of love curated by Martin Kutsch and his daughters since 2016. Martin's journey into the world of coffee began with his fondness for a good cup, eventually evolving into a deep appreciation for specialty brews during his travels to Boquete, Panama. Captivated by the magic of the bean, Martin and his friend Bernard Uhe embarked on a quest to uncover the secrets of cultivating exceptional coffee.</span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}' class="EOP SCXW47187406 BCX0"> </span></p> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW47187406 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW47187406 BCX0" paraeid="{ef2053b6-05b6-4cd1-9be9-88c6353abada}{253}" paraid="1195540429"><span class="TextRun SCXW47187406 BCX0" lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-AU"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" class="NormalTextRun SCXW47187406 BCX0"></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW47187406 BCX0" lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-AU"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" class="NormalTextRun SCXW47187406 BCX0">Their adventures in Boquete opened a world of possibilities, leading them to source the finest specialty coffee seeds to plant on the fertile grounds of Eliza Farm. Overseeing the farm's operations is the experienced CVM family, hailing from </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" class="NormalTextRun SCXW47187406 BCX0">a long line</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" class="NormalTextRun SCXW47187406 BCX0"> of coffee growers in Ibague, Colombia. Their collaboration with local experts harnesses the unique essence of the Ecuadorian Andes, resulting in a blend of tradition and innovation.</span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}' class="EOP SCXW47187406 BCX0"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW47187406 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW47187406 BCX0" paraeid="{4f85e402-f73d-4157-b994-339f488a2e87}{12}" paraid="1065207690"><span class="TextRun SCXW47187406 BCX0" lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-AU"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" class="NormalTextRun SCXW47187406 BCX0">What makes Eliza's coffee stand out is its natural environment—a blend of high altitude, rich soil, pure mountain water, and nurturing shade trees. Coupled with sustainable farming practices like the use of neem and worm tea, the coffee plants flourish, producing beans that embody the essence of their surroundings.</span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}' class="EOP SCXW47187406 BCX0"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW47187406 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW47187406 BCX0" paraeid="{4f85e402-f73d-4157-b994-339f488a2e87}{18}" paraid="229459533"><span class="TextRun SCXW47187406 BCX0" lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-AU"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" class="NormalTextRun SCXW47187406 BCX0"></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW47187406 BCX0" lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-AU"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" class="NormalTextRun SCXW47187406 BCX0">Eliza Farm cultivates three distinct varieties: the delicate Green Geisha, the robust Bourbon Sidra, and the classic Tipica Mejorada. Each variety contributes its own character to the cup, reflecting the terroir and the dedication of those who tend to it.</span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}' class="EOP SCXW47187406 BCX0"> </span></p> </div>