Robustly flavoured, but mild tasting, with gentle acidity and moderate bitterness. Good body and pleasant roast flavours.This is a very attractive and drinkable coffee.
Grown on San Cristobal island one of the largest of the 87 islands in the Galapagos archipelago off the coast of Ecuador at an altitude of 400 to 900 feet (equivalent to 1350-2700 feet on the mainland due to the micro climate). The Bourbon variety beans were planted in 1875 by Don Manuel J Cobos. In 1904 the workers revolted against Cobos and killed him. The plantation was abandoned for over 120 years until the plantation was re-established in 1990. The micro-climate is so perfect that they continued their slow growth when the plantation was discovered
San Cristobal is in the archipelago and is the only location which benefits from abundant fresh spring water. Small rivers are fed by the El Junco volcanic crater lake down the rocky slopes on the southern side of the island. For centuries the islands were the refuge of pirates until the Ecuadorian Government took possession in 1832. Don Manuel Cobos imported the coffee seeds from Ethiopia with which he intended to supply to France. He planted 100 hectares on the Hacienda El Cafetal, the volcanic soil and atmospheric conditions contributing to the high quality of coffee produced.
Only 2000 to 3000 100lb (45kg) bags are produced each year, the main crop being September to December with a mid crop between late May and early July.
* Galapagoscoffee.com
* Seaislandcoffee.com
* Treefrogcoffees.com
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