Colombian Coffee Culture the Cultural Origin of Coffee

The National Coffee Management Association of Colombia, like the National Management Association of Kenya, is a model of coffee organization. Compared with other producing countries, Colombia is more concerned with developing products and promoting production. It is this, coupled with its superior geographical and climatic conditions, that makes Colombian coffee excellent in quality and delicious and famous all over the world. The status of coffee in Colombia is illustrated by the fact that all vehicles entering the country must be sprayed and sterilized so as not to inadvertently cause disease and damage coffee trees.

Colombia is fortunate to have Atlantic and Pacific ports, which helps to reduce the cost of transporting coffee. In South America, she is the only country with this condition. The main production areas of Colombia are in the central and eastern mountains. The most important plantations along the central mountains are located in Medellin, Almenia and Manisales. Among the above three regions, Medellin has the best quality and high price of coffee, which is characterized by full granules, rich nutrition, rich aroma and moderate acidity. Taken together, these three areas are called MAM.

Colombian coffee is often described as having a silky taste. Of all the coffees, it is the most balanced, soft, smooth and ready to drink.