El Alisal

Finca El Alisal – Loja, Ecuador

For the past two years, Oasis has partnered with Finca El Alisal, sourcing coffees grown at exceptional altitudes in Ecuador’s Loja province. These elevations nurture beans with extraordinary sweetness, a hallmark of the estate’s terroir.

During roasting, the beans’ high sugar content develops quickly, creating layers of flavor that remind us of Panama’s northernmost Jurutungo region. Each cup reveals syrupy fruit sweetness, honey, delicate caramelization, and a lingering finish reminiscent of fermented grapes or brandy—nuances found only in coffees of remarkable sweetness.

About the Estate

Situated at 2,000 meters above sea level in Quilanga, Loja, Finca El Alisal is a celebrated, family-run estate managed by the Jaramillo family for generations. Known for their innovation and commitment to sustainability, the family experiments with varieties such as Typica Mejorado, Sidra, Geisha, and Batian while safeguarding native forests, soil health, and biodiversity.

Variety

Typica Mejorado – An Ecuador-exclusive refinement of Typica Arabica, believed to be crossed with Ethiopian heirloom varieties. It is prized for its enhanced flavor clarity and resistance to disease.

Processing

• Brief aerobic fermentation with mucilage
• 96 hours of anaerobic fermentation
• Washed and carefully dried

Recognition

Finca El Alisal has placed in the Top 10 of the Cup of Excellence, underscoring its reputation for quality and innovation.