Located at an altitude of 2,000 meters, in the heart of the Andes mountain range straddling both hemispheres (the equatorial line is 2 km away), very close to the watershed divide between the Pacific and the Amazon, and the Cayambe volcano—the only place on earth where the equator crosses eternal snows—Las Terrazas del Pisque is a unique farm.
Its owner, Arnaud Causse, a historical partner of Belco for over 20 years (Las Tolas Estate), grew a forest in the middle of the desert to plant his coffee trees. They benefit from dense shade provided by more than 25 species, including inga, acacia, leucaena, and calliandra selected for their ecosystem services, as well as fruit trees such as lemon, avocado, pomegranate, guava, and fig trees...
Arnaud applies the concept of Ecologically Intensive Agriculture and, among other practices, uses no pesticides and treats his coffee trees with essential oils (marigold, lavender, geranium, rosemary, etc.) that he produces himself. Las Terrazas is a true micro-ecosystem. Nectar-rich plants such as borage, sage, oregano, and lavender help maintain beekeeping activity while improving pollination. The agricultural model is holistic and based on a complex natural balance.
The farm is technically managed by Wilson, an agronomist with a strong commitment to sustainable agriculture.
The numerous processes as well as processing through to export are carried out on the farm. The farm is open to tourism and roasts its coffee for the local market. Sebastian handles post-harvest processing, marketing, and the day-to-day administration of the business.
Las Terrazas del Pisque is a pioneer in the production of co-products and by-products (cascara, coffee leaf tea, guayusa, honey), which it has mastered perfectly today.
The varieties offered are emblematic of Ecuador, such as Sidra, Enepeï, or Typica Mejorado, or guarantee exceptional attributes in this unique terroir, such as Gesha, Bourbon, Java, and Pacamara.
