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Coffee region guide

Pichincha

피친차

A mountainous specialty-coffee origin with individual producers in localities including Nanegal.

Explore connected microregions

  1. Microregion · PichinchaSan José de Minas산 호세 데 미나스Coffee production in San José de Minas includes Cruz Loma Special Mixed Fermentation (2019) from Galo Fernando Morales Flores.Recorded flavors · Chamomile · Red berries · Plum · Pear · Milk chocolate · Toffee
  2. Microregion · PichinchaTulipe툴리페Coffee production in Tulipe includes San Agustin Typica Mejorado Honey from Alfonso Villagómez.Recorded flavors · Peach · Honey

Place and growing environment

Variable mountain weather, pests and infrastructure constraints shape production; farmer education and processing improvements support quality.

Recorded flavors

  • 01Yellow fruit
  • 02Honey
  • 03Floral
  • 04Green apple

Processing

Washed

Grown varieties

Sidra · Bourbon · Typica Mejorado · Caturra · Tabi · Gesha · Typica

Sidra

Used in Ecuadorian specialty production for closely related Ethiopian-derived genetic material.

Lineage
Two Sidra morphotypes in the 2026 VINKA farm study belonged to the Core Ethiopia genetic group.
Traits
The study observed morphological variation rather than a single uniform line.
Sources

Bourbon

A traditional variety central to the ancestry of cultivated Arabica.

Lineage
Belongs to the Bourbon genetic group and underlies several compact varieties.
Growing conditions
Tall plants susceptible to leaf rust and coffee berry disease.
Traits
Strong high-altitude cup potential; fruit ripens relatively early.
Sources

Typica Mejorado

An Ecuadorian specialty coffee name for which CafExporto maintains a separate mother-plant collection.

Lineage
CafExporto describes its preserved material as a Bourbon–Ethiopian landrace hybrid.
Growing conditions
The producer grows this material at La Papaya, Yacuri and Yunguilla.
Sources

Caturra

A compact Bourbon mutation discovered in Brazil.

Lineage
A single-gene mutation subsequently selected by IAC from 1937.
Growing conditions
Short internodes and closely spaced branches suit dense planting; susceptible to leaf rust.
Traits
Widely cultivated in Central America and used as a benchmark in variety trials.
Sources

Tabi

A tall composite cultivar developed for farms traditionally growing Typica and Bourbon.

Lineage
Composed of selected progenies from Timor Hybrid crossed with Typica and with Bourbon.
Growing conditions
Evaluated under shade and full sun, using planting densities similar to Typica and Bourbon.
Traits
Selected for vigorous growth, large beans and rust resistance.
Sources

Gesha

A name used for several genetically distinct coffee lineages originating in Ethiopia.

Lineage
Descendants of accession T2722 distributed in Panama form a distinct lineage.
Sources

Typica

A foundational Arabica variety distributed worldwide via Java.

Lineage
Seeds transferred from India to Java in the late seventeenth century founded the modern Typica variety.
Growing conditions
Tall, low-yielding trees susceptible to major coffee diseases.
Traits
Adapted to cool growing conditions and valued for cup quality in Central America.
Sources

Lot details

  1. Carlos Realpe Sidra–Bourbon Washed

    Carlos Realpe

    Nanegal, Pichincha

    Sources
    Variety · process
    Sidra · BourbonWashed
    Tasting notes
    Floral · Green apple

  2. Cruz Loma COE #3 Sidra & Mejorado

    Morales Rivera family

    Pichincha · Harvest 2022-08

    Sources
    Variety · process
    Sidra · Typica MejoradoAnaerobic washed
    Tasting notes
    Floral · Candied peach

  3. Meridiano Typica Mejorado Washed

    Mario Hervas — Finca Meridiano

    Pichincha · Harvest 2025-05–2025-09

    Sources
    Variety · process
    Typica MejoradoFully washed
    Tasting notes
    Stone fruit · Pineapple · Marzipan · Caramel
Sources