Colombian Coffee anecdotes Coffee time the influence of Coffee in Colombia

The history of coffee cultivation in Colombia can be traced back to the Spanish colonial era in the 16th century. It is said to have come from the island of Haiti in the Caribbean and by sea through El Salvador in Central America. Like other Latin American countries, the coffee breed in Colombia is mainly Arabica coffee (coffea arabica), that is, small fruit coffee, while the relatively large fruit coffee (coffea robusta) is mostly grown in Africa of origin, such as the famous Madagascar coffee. There are several varieties of small fruit coffee. Brazilian coffee, which has the largest output in the world, has larger seeds, stronger adaptability and high fruit yield; by contrast, the mild coffee produced in Colombia is a more high-quality variety, which is of course related to its special geographical location and climatic environment.

Coffee trees in Colombia are mainly cultivated in the Andes, on steep slopes about 1300 meters above sea level, where the annual temperature is about 18 degrees Celsius and the annual rainfall is 2, 000 to 3, 000 millimeters, which is very suitable for the growth of coffee and can be harvested regardless of season. This is why Colombian coffee is of high quality.

No matter in terms of yield or texture, Colombian coffee is first produced by Medellin, which is characterized by full granules, rich nutrition, moderate acidity, good balance, rich aroma and soft taste. In addition to Medellin, the capitals of two neighboring provinces in the south, Armenia and Manizales, are also famous coffee producers. They once belonged to Medellin's province of Andiquio, which had a Caldas football team and played in the last Toyota Cup. These three places form the world-famous "coffee zone".

In the New York futures market, Columbia Coffee takes the first letter of the above three cities as the name and adds the plural, namely MAMS. Although Colombian coffee is sold at a high price in the international market, it is relatively cheap to transport because it has both Pacific and Atlantic ports (which is unique in South American countries).

In many offices in Colombia, there is a small card that says "Coffee time". If the host is temporarily out, it is likely to be hung at the door. This seems to be a legitimate reason, even for executives who are on duty. At any restaurant in Medellin, the free drink served by the clerk is coffee. Sometimes, however, there is an option, aromatica, which means "fragrant" in Spanish, a special plant that gives off a peculiar fragrance in almost the same packaging as Lipton black tea.