This coffee from Vilcabamba, Ecuador is grown at 1600 meters altitude by various families on small parcels of land. Located in a lush valley with moderate temperatures between 18 and 24°C year-round, this coffee is known locally as the coffee of the centuries. The varieties include Typica, Sarchimor, and Criollo, all handpicked, washed, and sun-dried. The coffee presents a sweet profile with floral aroma, spicy notes including pink pepper, and hints of caramel and cocoa. It has medium strength with acidic character and scores 84 points as a specialty coffee.
Corica's story spans over 170 years, beginning in 1850 in Brussels where the Wulleman family established their first roastery. From 2011 onwards, Marie Helene Callewaert and her son took the helm, becoming the third generation of roasters in this storied lineage. Today, Corica represents continuity and evolution in Belgian coffee culture, offering strictly selected and organically certified coffees roasted artisanally with modern equipment. Their workshop near Brussels' Grand Place showcases expertise built across decades, with their process enhancing the aromas of 28 Arabica varieties while maintaining an unwavering commitment to taste and quality.
