Giant Tortoise - Uncommon Series

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£17.50

ELSEWHERE UNCOMMON SERIES 🕳

Coffees with extraordinary origins and unique flavour profiles with incredible stories to tell. 

Caramel  |  Light Citrus  |  Minerals  |  Silky

Something’s coming this way, extremely… slowly…Introducing GIANT TORTOISE 🐢

Giant Tortoise comes from Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos Archipelago, 1000km off the coast of mainland Ecuador.

This volcanic destination is often referred to as a "living museum of evolution” and helps cultivate the distinct flavour profile of this coffee.

The Galapagos offers a distinctive coffee-growing experience, with plants thriving at altitudes of less than 400 meters above sea level, thanks to the island's exceptional microclimates. Farms here preserve heirloom varieties like Typicas and Bourbons, brought to the islands over a century ago by Manuel Cobos, a coffee enthusiast who smuggled Bourbon plants from French Polynesia. Many of these coffee trees are more than 30 years old, adding a historical legacy to the region’s coffee production and making for an extraordinarily unique flavour. We’re tasting Minerals, Caramel sweetness and a light Citrus acidity all in a silky body. It’s really quite special.

Sustainability:

In a fragile ecosystem often threatened by tourism and agriculture, Galapagos farmers stand out for their commitment to environmental conservation. Their sustainable practices ensure that coffee cultivation supports, rather than harms, the unique biodiversity of the islands. This dedication highlights a balance between human activity and nature in one of the most biodiverse-sensitive regions in the world. 

PRODUCER/s: Santa Cruz Island Farmers

ORIGIN: Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

ALTITUDE: 400m (unique low alt microclimate) 

VARIETAL: Heriloom Varieties 

PROCESS: Washed 

Please note that Giant Tortoise is only available in 100g Jars and availability is extremely limited.

This truly unique coffee is available now but be mindful… 

Tortoises may move slow, but this one will go fast 🐢