Puyango is a canton in south Ecuador, and the community of passionate coffee farmers who contributed to this lot live in the mountains surrounding the Lagunas de Saraguallas, which feed into the Puyango river. Farmers are second and third generation and work collaboratively on plots of around 15 hectares, typically 2 of which are dedicated to growing coffee, alongside natural reserves and crops such as corn, oranges and plantain.
Edison manages his farm alongside his wife Kerli, who focuses on post-harvest processing. Their children Edison Junior and Maria Eduarda are increasingly involved in this family business - Edison Junior is studying agronomy, and hopes to continue his father’s legacy of openness and innovation. Sustainability and adaptability are at the heart of Sitio Gourita, and this coffee is a testament to the family's work.
Seasonal buying is about seeing coffee as a crop not a commodity, buying in harmony with the growing seasons to enjoy coffee at its best. This kind of buying has always been the backbone of our business and it’s something we’ve improved and refined every year.
