In the world of coffee, there are two main species: Arabica and Robusta. Once roasted, they may look the same, but the exceptional conditions required for the Arabica to fully develop, gives to the final cup more pleasant flavor than robusta. Some of these special conditions are higher altitudes and lots of water, high himidity, rich and slightly acid soil. Few countries gather such tropical conditions in what is called the “Coffee Belt”. Within these countries, Colombia has priviliged position. It is not only located on the Andes Mountains, wich gives the perfect elevation to cultive arabica coffee, but it also has 15 volcanoes to nourish the soils with needed acidity. That is why the product you are purchasing is not just coffee…
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For many coffee lovers, Colombia has been considered a paradise of flavors given by its special conditions of high altitude and rich volcanic soils. Unlike many other coffee producers, Colombia grows only Arabica, and most qualify as specialty coffee. Throughout the last century, Colombian coffee was sold around the world as an exclusive beverage. However, the growing demand in the last two decades brought dishonesty to the coffee business by mixing Colombian coffee with lower-quality beans to meet demand. In each country you can find “100% Colombian coffee”, which despite being the third largest producer, does not produce such quantities. This change within the coffee business has not only hurt Colombian farmers and their reputation, but is also misleading the end customer.
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