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Ecuador, La Cascarilla

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Ecuador, La CascarillaEcuador, La Cascarilla
$25 $83 In stock

Category: Coffee

Producer Manuel Efren Jimenez
Farm/Mill
La Cascarilla
Cultivar Red Bourbon
Process Washed 72-hour fermentation
Location Espindola, Loja, Ecuador
Altitude
1820 masl
Harvest November - January

 

Expect notes of Red Cherry, Pineapple, Assam Tea

Carbon negative coffee



In Espindola, Ecuador, Manuel Efren Jiminez tends to his farm, La Cascarilla. Shifting from commodity to specialty coffee 12 years ago, Manuel's dedication to processing and fermentation has enhanced both the quality of his coffee and his family's livelihoods, earning premiums for exceptional microlots. Embracing sustainability, Manuel implements regenerative practices such as tree conservation, cover crops and beekeeping.

Our first ever (!) Ecuadorian offering, La Cascarilla embodies the spirit of passion and quality we value at Kiss the Hippo, with a classic Washed processing method leading to sweet cherry and pineapple notes with a delicate black tea finish.

Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 17 reviews)

Harper ★★★★★

This washed process with the 72-hour fermentation gives it such a clean, bright cup. I brewed it as a pour-over last weekend and the red bourbon's sweetness really came through at that altitude.

Aurora ★★★★★

Red bourbon at 1820 meters is a combo I can't resist, and this lot delivers on it beautifully—the washed process keeps everything so clean and bright. I brewed it as a pour-over and that 72-hour fermentation really shows in the cup's complexity, smooth from start to finish.

Hannah I. ★★★★★

The 72-hour washed fermentation really comes through—this Red Bourbon has a clean, bright cup that makes my morning pour-over feel special. At 1820 meters, you can taste the altitude in the crisp acidity. Already on my second bag.

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