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Coffee Roasting with Jesús Bedoya – Salento, Colombia

Jesús Bedoya is a perfectionist as he purchases, sorts, and roasts excelso coffee beans for his tienda, Café Jesús Martín, in Salento, Colombia. Continue reading

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Colombia – Sugar and Chocolate

In the USA and in Europe, quality coffee grown in Colombia is preferred by many because of its flavor, aroma, and body. We don’t hear much about the sugar and chocolate but these commodities are also major exports for Colombian … Continue reading

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Bitter Coffee Can Come from Unripened Beans

Bitter coffee may be attributable to picking coffee cherries before they are ripe. There are other reasons, as well, but a Colombian coffee roaster believes it starts with unripened beans. Continue reading

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Quindío – Coffee Cultivation and Free Trade vs Fair Trade

Coffee cultivation is demanding, with best practices passed along from generation to generation in Colombia. The department of Quindío, the smallest of Colombia, is perfectly situated for coffee growing. With the ideal altitude, soil, climate, and a location close to … Continue reading

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Salento, Colombia – Café Jesús Martín

Cappuccinos, espresso, caffe lattes, mochas and more are excellent at in Salento, Colombia. Cafe Jesús Martín has become a destination for not only travelers but also local residents. The owner, Jesús Bedoya, encourages Colombians to keep the best coffee for themselves, rather than selling it to international buyers at a low price that makes coffee growing unprofitable. Continue reading

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