HaciendaLa Florida
Exceptional Coffee from the Dry Forest of Southern Ecuador
Why Our Origin Matters
Hacienda La Florida is located in Sozoranga, Loja, within the Dry Tropical Forest of southern Ecuador, one of the world’s most unique coffee-growing ecosystems. This exceptional microclimate, shaped by intense sunlight, seasonal rainfall, and native shade trees, produces coffees distinguished by remarkable density, vibrant acidity, and refined aromatic complexity.
Dry Forest Climate
Slow cherry maturation promotes exceptional sweetness and flavor development.
High Elevation (1,500–1,700 m)
Exceptional structure, clarity, and a long, elegant finish.
Rich Native Biodiversity
Naturally balanced conditions that support exceptional coffee growth
Recognition
4th Place – Cup of Excellence Ecuador
Selected by the World Brewers Cup Champion
Winner – Taza Dorada
Sidra
Born from Ethiopian landraces and evolved in Ecuador's Andean ecosystem. A genetic treasure delivering vibrant floral complexity and extraordinary sweetness—the perfect union of ancient lineage and unique terroir.
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Sidra
Born from Ethiopian landraces and evolved in Ecuador's Andean ecosystem. A genetic treasure delivering vibrant floral complexity and extraordinary sweetness—the perfect union of ancient lineage and unique terroir.
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Típica Mejorada
The elegant bridge between worlds. Heirloom Ethiopian genetics refined by Bourbon's sweetness in Ecuadorian soil. Delicate florals, honeyed citrus and a velvet mouthfeel—this is balance redefined.
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Típica Mejorada
The elegant bridge between worlds. Heirloom Ethiopian genetics refined by Bourbon's sweetness in Ecuadorian soil. Delicate florals, honeyed citrus and a velvet mouthfeel—this is balance redefined.
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Catucaí
A resilient high-altitude variety, known for its robust fruit character, deep sweetness, and creamy mouthfeel.
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Catucaí
A resilient high-altitude variety, known for its robust fruit character, deep sweetness, and creamy mouthfeel.
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PrecisionMeets Craft
Our fermentation process blends ancestral knowledge with scientific precision, creating coffees defined by consistency, complexity, and exceptional character.
Washed
A meticulous process designed to highlight clarity and precision, producing a bright, clean cup with remarkable transparency and balance.
Discover the remarkable clarity of our washed coffees, meticulously crafted to highlight vibrant acidity, delicate florals, and a beautifully refined structure.
Honey
A perfect balance of clarity and sweetness. By leaving part of the mucilage on the bean during drying, this process develops remarkable sweetness and a luxurious, silky mouthfeel.
Discover the elegant balance of our honey processed coffees, shaped by concentrated mucilage sugars to create remarkable sweetness and a luxurious, silky mouthfeel.
Natural
A bold expression of intensity and body. Dried with the fruit intact, this process enhances sweetness and complexity, resulting in a fruit-forward, full-bodied experience.
Immerse in the intensity of our natural process. Whole-cherry drying allows deep fruit fermentation, yielding a heavy-bodied, unapologetically bold profile.
Advanced Fermentation
Anaerobic
Fermentation in oxygen-free environments designed to enhance vibrant acidity and expressive fruit notes.
Carbonic Maceration
Controlled CO₂ fermentation designed to regulate yeast activity and develop refined wine-like complexity.
Cold Fermentation
Low-temperature fermentation used to extend processing time while preserving clarity and stability.
Yeast Inoculation
Selected yeast strains introduced to guide flavor development with exceptional precision.
Drying Protocols
Raised Beds
Slow and even drying designed to preserve clarity, sweetness, and stability.
Dark Room
Carefully regulated temperature and humidity to ensure slow, stable, and precise drying.
Advanced Dry Milling & Quality Services
Our state-of-the-art facility combines advanced processing technology with rigorous quality control standards. We provide comprehensive processing, sorting, and export preparation services for coffee producers across the region.
Dry Milling & Preparation
Precision dry milling designed to preserve bean integrity and ensure consistent size grading.
- Hulling (No Polishing)
- Size Grading (Screens)
- Density Separation
Sorting & Selection
Advanced optical sorting combined with meticulous manual selection to ensure exceptional quality.
- Optical Color Sorting
- Manual Hand Selection
- SCA Standards
Quality Laboratory
Comprehensive physical and sensory analysis conducted by certified Q Graders.
- Physical Analysis
- Moisture & Water Activity
- Q-Grader Cupping
Export Services
Comprehensive logistics and export documentation support through Cafesure.
- Export Documentation
- Logistics Coordination
- Direct Trade Facilitation
Our Commitment to Sustainability
At Hacienda La Florida, sustainability is more than a practice—it is the foundation of how we cultivate coffee, support our community, and operate our regional processing center.
Nasua narica - White-nosed coati, a native species of the Tropical Dry Forest.
Environment
We cultivate and process coffee in harmony with the Dry Tropical Forest of southern Ecuador, actively protecting native biodiversity, water sources, and the ecosystems that sustain our land.
Community
Our estate and processing center support more than 50 farming families across the Sozoranga and Loja region through employment, technical training, and quality-focused services, helping producers access specialty markets and strengthen their livelihoods.
Measurable Impact
Our commitment to sustainability creates lasting impact: protecting more than 100 hectares of Dry Tropical Forest while generating over 50 direct and indirect employment opportunities across the local community.
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