About the coffee:

One of the best lots coming from Ecuador from one of the most popular farms. Blend of Sidra & Mejorado had a 3rd place in Cup of Excellence in 2022. In Europe last year it was sold by Nomad for close to 50€ per 150g. It was one of my favourite coffees from 2022.

This lot is a BOP sister lot from 2023 harvest. It was a quite popular coffee on Brewers & Barista champs this year. For sure it was used in Netherlands and Germany. I think 2024 Dutch Barista Champion has used this coffee in nationals.

Cruz Loma positioned in 1st place in Taza Dorada 2022, 2nd place in Taza Dorada 2023 and 3rd place in Cup of Excellence 2022.

About the farm:

Cruz Loma is a family run, award winning farm which has been producing coffee for over 20 years. It is only in the last 6 years that it started focusing on specialty coffee. Galo Morales is a former technician for Caravela where he gained much valued experience. He now focuses all this experience on his farm. Along with his wife, Maria Alexandra, they run a pioneering farm in the country that has won various prizes in the last few years.

Galo and Alexandra also run their own dry mill in the centre of Quito, here they also have a laboratory where all their quality control happens before exporting the coffee.

Their business focuses on the improvement of knowledge and skills in their workers, giving them free training and funding careers in aspects like farming, processing, roasting, cup tasting and commerce.