The Country That Made Coffee Personal: A History of Colombian Coffee
Colombia did not become famous for coffee by accident. It took two centuries, a marketing campaign, and a shift in values that is still happening.
The Castillo Debate: Why Colombia’s Most Controversial Bean Is Winning Blind Taste Tests
Origin Stories The Castillo Debate Why Colombia’s most controversial coffee variety is quietly winning blind taste tests around the world. Editorial Analysis In specialty coffee, few subjects generate more disagreement than Castillo. Critics describe it as an industrial hybrid designed for productivity instead of flavor. Colombian farmers often describe it very differently: as the variety […]
The Botanist’s Cup: A Guide to Colombia’s Coffee Varietals
Origin Stories The Botanist’s Cup A Guide to Colombia’s Coffee Varietals If you have ever wondered why two coffees from the same country, the same region, and even the same altitude can taste dramatically different, the answer begins with genetics. The varietal of a coffee plant establishes the fundamental blueprint for what is possible in […]
Colombian Coffee Regions: A Guide to Single Origin Flavors
Colombia produces vastly different coffees depending on region, altitude, and microclimate. Learn what makes Huila, Nariño, Valle del Cauca, and other origins unique — and what to look for when buying Colombian single origin beans.
