Ecuador Coffee - Flavors, Regions & Roasters | Unpacking Coffee [Skip to content](#main-content) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee)[ ![Unpacking Coffee Logo](/images/cuppin-logo.svg) Unpacking Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/dashboard) [ Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees) [ Cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings) [ Recipes ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes) [ Origins ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins) [ Log in ](https://unpacking.coffee/login) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/login "Log in") [ Register ](https://unpacking.coffee/register) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/register "Register") [ Origins ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins) Ecuador 🇪🇨 Ecuador ======= South America Growing specialty producer with diverse microclimates. Ecuadorian coffees often feature balanced profiles with chocolate sweetness, mild acidity, and subtle floral notes. Production spans both sides of the Andes mountains. 2 coffees tracked 2 roasters offering 3 cuppings logged 1 growing region [ Browse 2 coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees?country=38) [ All origins ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins) What Ecuador tastes like Across **3 cuppings** logged by members, coffees from Ecuador most often taste of **vanilla**, **watermelon** and **bing cherry**. [ vanilla×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "vanilla") [ watermelon×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ bing cherry×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/167 "bing cherry") [ calamansi×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/239 "calamansi") [ grapefruit×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ raspberry sorbet×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/202 "raspberry sorbet") [ sangria×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/201 "sangria") Growing regions ### Loja 2 coffees Loja is a high-altitude coffee-growing region in southern Ecuador, located in the Andes Mountains at elevations between 1,400-2,200 meters, which contributes to its exceptional cup quality. The region's cool mountain climate, volcanic soils, and significant rainfall create ideal conditions for producing specialty-grade arabica coffee with complex flavor profiles featuring notes of chocolate, citrus, and floral characteristics. Loja is recognized as one of Ecuador's premier coffee origins and has gained international recognition for producing coffees with excellent balance, acidity, and distinctive terroir expression. Varieties grown here [ Typica Mejorado 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/91-typica-mejorado) [ Bourbon 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon) [ Caturra 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) [ Sachimor 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/92-sachimor) Coffees from Ecuador ### [ Ecuador - Finca La Noria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/175-ecuador-finca-la-noria) by [ SK Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/290-sk-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Typica Mejorado](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/91-typica-mejorado) Country [Ecuador](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ecuador) Region Loja Elevation 2170m Source Finca La Noria First noted Jul 16, 2026 Last tasted Jul 16, 2026 2 cuppings [ vanilla](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "vanilla") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ grapefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ calamansi](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/239 "calamansi") ### [ Meliponas ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/138-meliponas) by [ Coava Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Typica Mejorado](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/91-typica-mejorado), [Sachimor](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/92-sachimor) Country [Ecuador](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ecuador) Region Loja Source Puyango First noted Apr 30, 2026 Last tasted Apr 30, 2026 1 cupping [ bing cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/167 "bing cherry") [ sangria](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/201 "sangria") [ raspberry sorbet](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/202 "raspberry sorbet") Recent cuppings ### [ Ecuador - Finca La Noria ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/262-ecuador-finca-la-noria-by-kandace) Cupped By [@kandace](https://unpacking.coffee/users/kandace) Cupped On Jul 16, 2026 Since Roast 37 days Roaster [ SK Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/290-sk-coffee) Brew Method [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14) ![Kandace](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/fdaa2abead647809a27d8e53f03536f5?s=120&d=identicon) Found this at a sweet little cafe in Minneapolis. So happy to have grabbed a bag, delicious. [ vanilla](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "Vanilla is a warm, sweet, and comforting flavor that often pairs well with specialty coffee, adding a creamy and indulgent note to the overall tasting experience.") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "The bright, vibrant red-orange hex code #FF6347 was chosen to represent the watermelon flavor as it closely matches the color of a ripe, juicy watermelon.") ### [ Ecuador - Finca La Noria ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/261-ecuador-finca-la-noria-by-rbrigleb) Cupped By [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb) Cupped On Jul 16, 2026 Since Roast 37 days Roaster [ SK Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/290-sk-coffee) Brew Method [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14) ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) [ vanilla](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "Vanilla is a warm, sweet, and comforting flavor that often pairs well with specialty coffee, adding a creamy and indulgent note to the overall tasting experience.") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "The bright, vibrant red-orange hex code #FF6347 was chosen to represent the watermelon flavor as it closely matches the color of a ripe, juicy watermelon.") [ grapefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "The grapefruit flavor in coffee can evoke a bright, zesty, and slightly acidic taste profile, similar to the tangy and refreshing characteristics of the fruit itself.") [ calamansi](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/239 "Calamansi presents in specialty coffee as a bright, tart citrus note with a unique complexity — more sour than orange but with a subtle floral sweetness that sets it apart from lime or lemon. It is commonly found as a tasting note in light-roasted, washed-process coffees from Southeast Asian origins such as the Philippines, where the fruit itself is native, as well as in some natural-process East African coffees that share its tangerine-like, juicy acidity. On the palate, it delivers a sharp, mouth-brightening acidity on the front with a lingering sweet-tart finish reminiscent of kumquat and mandarin.") ### [ Meliponas ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/210-meliponas-by-rbrigleb) Cupped By [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb) Cupped On Apr 30, 2026 Since Roast 15 days Roaster [ Coava Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters) Brew Method [ Kalita Wave ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=11) ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) [ sangria](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/201 "Deep burgundy red with wine undertones, representing the rich, dark fruit character of sangria") [ raspberry sorbet](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/202 "This vibrant magenta-pink hex code (#E63384) directly mirrors the deep pink-red hue of fresh raspberries and the jewel-toned appearance of raspberry sorbet, making it the ideal visual representation for this bright, fruity flavor profile.") [ bing cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/167 "This deep burgundy-brown represents the dark, wine-like character of bing cherry while maintaining the earthy coffee foundation that grounds this fruit note.") Roasters featuring Ecuador [ CC Coava Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters) [ SC SK Coffee 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/290-sk-coffee) Explore other origins [ 🇧🇷 Brazil ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/brazil) [ 🇧🇮 Burundi ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/burundi) [ 🇨🇴 Colombia ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) [ 🇨🇷 Costa Rica ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica) [ 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/democratic-republic-of-the-congo) [ 🇸🇻 El Salvador ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/el-salvador) [ 🇪🇹 Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) [ 🇬🇹 Guatemala ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/guatemala) [ 🇭🇳 Honduras ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras) [ 🇮🇳 India ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/india) [ 🇮🇩 Indonesia ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/indonesia) [ 🇰🇪 Kenya ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) [ 🇲🇽 Mexico ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) [ 🇳🇮 Nicaragua ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/nicaragua) [ 🇵🇦 Panama ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/panama) [ 🇵🇪 Peru ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru) [ 🇷🇼 Rwanda ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/rwanda) [ 🇹🇿 Tanzania ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/tanzania) [ 🇻🇳 Vietnam ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/vietnam) Use filters or recent searches to refine your results. 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[ ### [ Fondo Paez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/182-fondo-paez) by [ Amavida Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/294-amavida-coffee-roasters) Certifications Organic Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Source Fondo Paez Cooperative First noted Aug 09, 2026 Last tasted Aug 09, 2026 1 cupping [ brown sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "brown sugar") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/182-fondo-paez) [ ### [ Santa Maria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/181-santa-maria) by [ The Boy & The Bear ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/292-the-boy-the-bear) Process Anaerobic Natural Varieties [Tabi](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/70-tabi) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Santander Source Hacienda Cafetera La Pradera First noted Aug 09, 2026 Last tasted Aug 09, 2026 1 cupping [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ dried fig](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/138 "dried fig") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/181-santa-maria) [ ### [ San Antonio La Paz ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/180-san-antonio-la-paz) by [ Water Avenue Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/291-water-avenue-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Castillo San Ramon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/100-castillo-san-ramon) Country [Guatemala](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/guatemala) Region Sierra de Las Minas Elevation 1200-1400m First noted Aug 05, 2026 Last tasted Aug 05, 2026 1 cupping [ orange](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17 "orange") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ black walnut syrup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/244 "black walnut syrup") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/180-san-antonio-la-paz) [ ### [ Ethiopian Kercha ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/179-ethiopian-kercha) by [ Cat & Cloud Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Guji First noted Aug 03, 2026 Last tasted Aug 03, 2026 1 cupping [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ cane sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/29 "cane sugar") [ vanilla](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "vanilla") [ strawberry ice cream](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/243 "strawberry ice cream") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/179-ethiopian-kercha) [ ### [ Finca Santa Cruz Washed ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed) by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon) Country [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Chiapas Harvest 2026 Source José And Karina Argüello First noted Jul 28, 2026 Last tasted Aug 04, 2026 3 cuppings [ chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ earl grey tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/242 "earl grey tea") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ grapefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed) [ ### [ Gamaliel Ríos Ortíz ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/177-gamaliel-rios-ortiz) by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Honey Varieties [Peñasco](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/99-penasco), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica) Country [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Chiapas Harvest 2025 Source La Concordia First noted Jul 21, 2026 Last tasted Jul 21, 2026 1 cupping [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/177-gamaliel-rios-ortiz) [ ### [ Finca Santa Cruz Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/176-finca-santa-cruz-natural) by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) Country [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Chiapas Source Finca Santa Cruz First noted Jul 19, 2026 Last tasted Jul 19, 2026 1 cupping [ chilled red wine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/240 "chilled red wine") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ cacao nibs](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/176-finca-santa-cruz-natural) [ ### [ Ecuador - Finca La Noria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/175-ecuador-finca-la-noria) by [ SK Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/290-sk-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Typica Mejorado](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/91-typica-mejorado) Country [Ecuador](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ecuador) Region Loja Elevation 2170m Source Finca La Noria First noted Jul 16, 2026 Last tasted Jul 16, 2026 2 cuppings [ vanilla](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "vanilla") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ grapefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ calamansi](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/239 "calamansi") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/175-ecuador-finca-la-noria) [ ### [ Honduras Byron Hernandez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/174-honduras-byron-hernandez) by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Pacas](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/28-pacas) Country [Honduras](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras) Region Santa Barbara Elevation 1820m First noted Jul 14, 2026 Last tasted Jul 14, 2026 1 cupping [ cantaloupe](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/238 "cantaloupe") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ honeysuckle](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/174-honduras-byron-hernandez) [ ### [ Colombia Young Producers ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/173-colombia-young-producers) by [ Branch Street Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/289-branch-street-coffee-roasters) Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberries, red wine yeast, fruit glucose, CO2) Species Arabica Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Elevation 1700m Source Columbia Young Producers Development Lot - Antioquia, Quindío And Huila First noted Jul 14, 2026 Last tasted Jul 14, 2026 1 cupping [ star fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/237 "star fruit") [ papaya](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/16 "papaya") [ orange blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/60 "orange blossom") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/173-colombia-young-producers) [ ### [ Juan Jiménez, El Porvenir ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/172-juan-jimenez-el-porvenir) by [ Sey ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey) Process Washed Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Harvest February 2026 Source El Porvenir - Santa Barbara, Palestina First noted Jul 14, 2026 Last tasted Jul 14, 2026 1 cupping [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ apple blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/146 "apple blossom") [ lychee](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/120 "lychee") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/172-juan-jimenez-el-porvenir) [ ### [ Juan Jimiménez, El Porvenir ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/171-juan-jimimenez-el-porvenir) by [ Sey ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey) Process Washed Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila Elevation 1700m Harvest February 2026 First noted Jul 14, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/171-juan-jimimenez-el-porvenir)