ECUADOR | Tesoro de Zumba | Typica Mejorada & Bourbon | Natural

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About This Bean

<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW64676712 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW64676712 BCX0"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0">In the southern Ecuadorian province of Zamora Chinchipe, the canton of Chinchipe and its main town, Zumba, form the heart of a vibrant coffee-growing region. Unlike many Ecuadorian towns founded by Spanish conquistadors, Zumba developed naturally as a crossroads for trade between Peru and Ecuador. This spirit of exchange and resilience is deeply tied to the coffee producers who today carry forward a legacy of farming that spans three and even four generations.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW64676712 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW64676712 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW64676712 BCX0"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0">The families behind<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW64676712 BCX0">Tesoros</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0"><span> </span>de Zumba embody values of hard work, community, and sustainability. Locally<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0">known as</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0"><span> </span>“</span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW64676712 BCX0">Charapanos</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0">,” after a determined species of ant, these producers honor traditions passed down from their parents and<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0">grandparents</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0"><span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0">including</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0"><span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0">the preservation of old growth<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0">coffee varieties</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0">, such as</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0"><span> </span>Typica<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0">and Bourbon.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW64676712 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW64676712 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW64676712 BCX0"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0">Coffee has long been their main livelihood, allowing families to<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0">purchase</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0"><span> </span>land, raise children, and sustain their way of life. Many producers complement their work with agroforestry systems, planting under shade, recycling coffee pulp into organic fertilizers, and even engaging in beekeeping to support pollination and diversify income. Their farms often double as family gardens, providing fruits and vegetables for daily use.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW64676712 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW64676712 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW64676712 BCX0"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW64676712 BCX0">Caravela</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0"><span> </span>began working with these producers in 2017, offering training through its PECA team. With support, farmers have refined drying methods<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64676712 BCX0">and experimented with fermentation, steadily raising the quality of their coffee. This blend of tradition and innovation, combined with rich biodiversity and favorable growing conditions, makes Zumba’s coffee exceptional. For these families, coffee is not just a crop—it is a treasure linking heritage, sustainability, and community for future generations.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW64676712 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div>