The Flavors And Aroma Of Colombian Coffee

Colombia is a leading coffee manufacturing country. It's well known for its robust, aromatic and well-balanced coffees. The success of its flavor is attributed to the regions in which the coffee is grown, which are at high altitudes under the care and shade of rubber and banana tress which also influence the aroma of the coffee.

The main coffee growing regions of Colombia are Medellin, Armenia and Manizales (also known as MAM to most coffee connoisseurs). The soil here is rich and well hydrated, has the right amount of sun, and is well shaded by banana and rubber plantations.

Colombian Coffee Goes Around The World

The coffee plant is believed to have arrived in Colombia around the 1600s and was ready for being exported to the outside world sometime around the 1800s. More precisely, in 1835 Colombia made its first export of approximately 2500 bags of coffee to the United States.

By 1875, 170,000 bags of coffee were being exported all around the world. Today, Colombia registers approximately 10 million bags of coffee in export. These numbers speak for themselves with regard to the quality of the Colombian coffee, and easily make Colombian one of the leading export countries for coffee beans.

Drinking A Cup Of Colombian Coffee

We all have our own way of enjoying a cup of coffee, and while you may not want to hear it, we'll mention it here anyway. The extraordinary taste of Colombian coffee can be lost if the coffee is not immediately consumed. The longer it sits around, the less of the flavor you'll be able to enjoy.

Therefore, to enjoy a cup of Colombian coffee at its fullest, grind it fresh and brew it in a traditional coffee maker, or if possible use an espresso machine. The aromas will fill the entire building and leave even non-coffee drinkers craving for a cup.

Helpful Tip

Colombian coffee is well-balanced but strong, so try some experimenting especially if you drink your coffee black. For instance, try a small cup of coffee first to see if it agrees with your taste buds, then adjust accordingly. No matter how the world rates it, a cup of coffee is only as good if it meets your best expectations.