How Bolivia’s Coffee Farming Began in the Americas

When you taste a cup of specialty coffee, you’re experiencing the result of precise growing conditions, careful processing, and rigorous quality control. But not every origin story begins with ideal farms and expert farmers. Take Bolivia — a country that, despite its ideal high-altitude geography, didn’t become a significant coffee producer until the mid-20th century. So how did Bolivian coffee begin, and why did its earliest exports have a reputation for bitterness? Let’s explore the roots of Bolivian coffee cultivation in the Americas.

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