Finca Angamaza: Loja, Ecuador
From the Importers
Nestled in Conganama, Loja, Ecuador, Finca Anagamaza is meticulously managed by second-generation coffee grower Angel Capa Carrion. Spanning 19 hectares at an elevation of 2080 m.a.s.l., the farm dedicates 4 hectares to cultivating a field blend of coffee varieties—30% Caturra, 25% Typica, 10% Bourbon, and 35% Yellow Catucaí.
Upon arrival at the wet mill, the coffee undergoes meticulous processing: depulping followed by a 36-hour fermentation, and washing before being sun-dried for 12-15 days, weather permitting.
Angel's journey into coffee production intensified around 9-10 years ago when a local growers' association provided crucial support in marketing and technical assistance, spurring their commitment to quality and sustainability. Although the association has dissolved, Angel remains dedicated to producing high-quality coffee, seeking buyers who value her dedication.
Our encounter with Angel was serendipitous, beginning with purchasing coffee from their cousin during a regional competition in Loja, Ecuador, in 2018. Subsequent discussions with Angel led to sampling her exceptional coffees. As we enter our third year of collaboration in 2023, we eagerly anticipate the forthcoming Sidra lot, expected to yield fruit in the coming years.
From the Roasters
We are very proud to bring you our first offering from Coffee Quest, a coffee importer known for their incredible efforts in collaboration with producers to grow the absolute best coffees. This effort and intention is hard to deny when you taste coffees from their impeccably curated offerings. Finca Angamaza—a coffee from producer Angel Capa Carrion in Ecuador that’s passionately both grown and processed at a very high elevation, truly making this coffee shine and sparkle with immense sweetness. It’s the kind of coffee that you will think back to later in the day, long after you have your last sip in the cup. It reminds us of all the beauty and wonder in the changing of seasons that move from cold to warm with mouthwatering flavors of creamy dreamsicle, ripe passion fruit juice, and Rainier cherries. The wonderful thing about coffees like this one is that they are truly a luxury that you get to enjoy every day, and we know that you will do just that. Coffees like this are what remind us of why we love getting to do what we do here at Tala Coffee Roasters.