This community lot comes from farmers around El Sauce, a town in the Quilanga region of Loja in southern Ecuador. The coffee is grown at elevations between 1700-2100 meters above sea level. It features Typica and Bourbon varieties, with much of the Typica (locally called Criollo) thriving at higher elevations after lower-elevation trees were affected by leaf rust disease. The coffee undergoes washed processing with 24-hour de-pulped dry fermentation and is dried on raised beds. The high-grown Typica and Bourbon varieties yield a complex, deep, and structured cup with flavor notes of maple syrup, custard, dried fig, and deep characteristics.
Established in Grand Rapids, Michigan by coffee industry professionals building an entirely new roastery from the ground up, Morningsong Coffee Roasters pursues single origin specialty coffee with a focus on highlighting unique and rare flavors. The roastery sources coffees from multiple countries including Guatemala and Ethiopia, emphasizing the dedication of producers and the terroir reflected in each origin. Founded by experienced coffee professionals who chose to start fresh rather than continue existing paths, Morningsong represents intentional roasting crafted by practitioners who understand coffee at every level.
