Introduction
Did you know your next cup of Colombian coffee might have skipped big exporters and flown straight from a tiny farm in the mountains of Huila or Nariño? While you sip that perfectly brewed single-origin at your favorite Bogotá café, there's a remarkable story unfolding behind each bean—one that connects family farmers directly to…
Christian Rios
Introduction
Coffee in Colombia tastes like magic—but did you know it's also part of a high-stakes global market? Every sip you take in a Bogotá café represents the culmination of complex economic forces, from highland weather patterns to international trade dynamics that span continents. This guide dives into how climate, currency, and consumer trends affect…
Think all coffee is created equal? Step into any of Bogotá's thriving specialty cafés, and you'll quickly discover otherwise. Colombia's coffee landscape reveals a fascinating divide between two distinct worlds: specialty coffee that commands premium prices and tells stories of specific farms, and commodity coffee that fills supermarket shelves with familiar consistency. For travelers exploring…
What's behind your Colombian coffee? Beyond the rich aromas and carefully calibrated brewing methods lies a complex web of climate shifts, shipping delays, and surging global demand that directly influences what lands in your cup. While travelers often focus on the sensory experience—the floral notes of a high-altitude Huila or the chocolate undertones of a…
Ever wondered how Colombia's finest beans make their way from the misty mountains surrounding Bogotá to coffee shops in New York, Tokyo, or Berlin? The journey involves far more than you might imagine—a complex dance of logistics, regulations, and relationships that transforms green coffee cherries into the perfectly roasted beans in your cup. Whether you're…
No todos los tesoros de la escena cafetera colombiana son bien conocidos—algunos, como el Pajarito, son secretos susurrados entre conocedores. Mientras que la mayoría de viajeros encuentran variedades colombianas familiares como Caturra o Castillo, el Pajarito sigue siendo uno de los secretos mejor guardados del país, un raro híbrido Bourbon-Típica que cuenta la historia de…
Not all treasures in Colombia's coffee scene are well-known—some, like Pajarito, are whispered secrets passed between connoisseurs. While most travelers encounter familiar Colombian varieties like Caturra or Castillo, Pajarito remains one of the country's best-kept secrets, a rare Bourbon-Typica hybrid that tells the story of Colombia's rich coffee heritage through every delicate sip.
This guide…
Introducción
No todos los grandes cafés colombianos provienen de los granos más comunes que los viajeros encuentran en las bulliciosas cafeterías de Bogotá. Mientras que variedades como Castillo y Caturra dominan el paisaje, algunos de los sabores más extraordinarios de Colombia emergen de varietales de herencia raros que susurran historias de patrimonio genético y dedicación…
Introduction
Not all great Colombian coffees come from the most common beans that travelers encounter in bustling Bogotá cafés. While varieties like Castillo and Caturra dominate the landscape, some of Colombia's most extraordinary flavors emerge from rare heirloom varietals that whisper stories of genetic heritage and artisanal dedication. San Bernardo, a dwarf Typica mutation that…
Cuando entras a una cafetería especializada en Bogotá y revisas el menú, podrías notar variedades como Borbón, Gesha y Típica—nombres que fluyen naturalmente en la lengua de cualquier entusiasta del café. Pero luego está Catimor, un nombre que podría hacer que pauses el dedo a mitad de desplazamiento. ¿Por qué algunas cafeterías colombianas sirven un…
When you step into a specialty café in Bogotá and scan the menu, you might notice varietals like Bourbon, Gesha, and Typica—names that roll off the tongue of any coffee enthusiast. But then there's Catimor, a name that might pause your finger mid-scroll. Why do some Colombian cafés serve a bean you've never heard of—but…
El panorama cafetero de Colombia es reconocido por producir algunos de los granos arábica más finos del mundo, pero pocas variedades capturan la imaginación tanto como el Pink Bourbon. Este café raro y visualmente impresionante se destaca no solo por sus cerezas únicas de color salmón, sino también por su extraordinaria complejidad de sabor que…