ecuador coffee
ECUADOR Cruz Loma
by cortinovis specialty coffee roasters milano · milan, italy
you'll taste lemon before grapefruit. this is ecuador cruz loma, a washed ecuador from cortinovis specialty coffee roasters milano.
lemongrapefruitcitrus zesttropical fruitcaramelbrown sugarsugar cane
the bean
- origin
- ecuador
- region
- pichincha
- process
- washed
- varietal
- gesha, caturra, pacamara, bourbon, typica
- status
- in stock
ecuador cruz loma is a washed coffee from the pichincha region of ecuador, roasted by cortinovis specialty coffee in milan. it's a field blend of gesha, caturra, pacamara, bourbon, and typica, which together produce a cup that moves through lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest before settling into tropical fruit and a caramel, brown sugar sweetness with a suggestion of sugar cane. the washed process keeps things clean and bright, making it well suited to filter methods like pour-over or aeropress where those citrus and fruit notes can open up clearly without interference.
common questions
What does ECUADOR Cruz Loma taste like?
it leads with lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest, then moves into tropical fruit and a sweetness that sits between caramel, brown sugar, and sugar cane. the washed process keeps the cup clean and defined rather than heavy.
How is ECUADOR Cruz Loma grown and processed?
it's grown in the pichincha region of ecuador as a blend of five varietals, gesha, caturra, pacamara, bourbon, and typica, and processed using the washed method, which removes the fruit skin and mucilage before drying to emphasize clarity and acidity.
How should I brew ECUADOR Cruz Loma?
its clean, bright profile suits filter brewing, pour-over or aeropress are good starting points, where the citrus acidity and layered sweetness can come through without being muted. keep water temperature around 92-94°c to avoid flattening the lighter fruit notes.
about cortinovis specialty coffee roasters milano
you need a roastery that takes coffee seriously without making theater of it. cortinovis specialty coffee sits on via giovanni cena in milan's porta romana area, where the specialty coffee movement found its footing among locals who know the difference. this isn't a place trying to impress tourists with elaborate latte art competitions. instead, you'll find beans roasted with the kind of precision that builds reputations slowly, one cup after another. the regulars here aren't chasing trends. they're after consistency from people who understand that specialty coffee means something specific: sourcing, roasting, brewing done right. no shortcuts, no compromises on quality just because it's easier. when you want coffee that respects both the bean and your time, this spot delivers. especially that morning cortado when via giovanni cena is still waking up.
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