Colombian Coffee Origins and History

FrontStreet Coffee Colombia Coffee Bean Origins

Colombian coffee is one of the few single-origin coffees sold under its country name worldwide. In terms of quality, it has received praise that other coffees cannot match. Compared to other producing countries, Colombia pays more attention to product development and production promotion. This, combined with its superior geographical and climatic conditions, makes Colombian coffee high-quality, flavorful, and renowned globally.

FrontStreet Coffee · La Minita Model Student

Country of Origin: Colombia
Region: Nariño
Varieties: Bourbon, Caturra, Typica
Altitude: 1600-2200 Meters
Processing Method: Washed
Flavor Notes: Bright fruitiness, caramel sweetness, cocoa aftertaste, excellent oiliness

FrontStreet Coffee · Small Farmer Batch Tolima 1983

Country of Origin: Colombia
Region: Tolima
Varieties: Caturra, Colombia, Bourbon
Altitude: 1950-2050 Meters
Processing Method: Washed
Flavor Notes: Plum, chocolate, milk, grapefruit, malic acid

FrontStreet Coffee · San Alberto Estate Red Bourbon

Country of Origin: Colombia
Region: Cauca
Varieties: Red Bourbon
Altitude: 1950-2050 Meters
Processing Method: Washed
Flavor Notes: Fruit juice, apple, floral notes, plum, well-balanced, noticeable sweetness

FrontStreet Coffee · San Alberto Estate Red Typica

Country of Origin: Colombia
Region: Cauca
Varieties: Red Typica
Altitude: 1950-2050 Meters
Processing Method: Washed
Flavor Notes: Plum, chocolate, jasmine

FrontStreet Coffee · San Alberto Estate Geisha

Country of Origin: Colombia
Region: Cauca
Varieties: Geisha
Altitude: 1950-2050 Meters
Processing Method: Washed
Flavor Notes: Lemon, orange, black tea, fruit juice, honey, persistent sweetness

FrontStreet Coffee · Colombia Huila Bolivar

Country of Origin: Colombia
Region: Huila
Varieties: Castillo, Caturra
Altitude: 1550-1700 Meters
Processing Method: Washed
Flavor Notes: Rich sweetness, clean, balanced, dark chocolate, vanilla

History of Colombian Coffee Beans

The history of coffee cultivation in Colombia can be traced back to the Spanish colonial era in the 16th century. There are several accounts about coffee's history in Colombia:

First Account: It is said that coffee was introduced by sea from the Caribbean island of Haiti, via El Salvador in Central America.

Second Account: In 1808, a priest first introduced coffee beans to Colombia from the French Antilles via Venezuela. One version suggests that Colombia's first coffee seeds entered through the Santander province from Venezuela.

Third Account: The earliest record of Colombian coffee cultivation appears in Spanish missionary Jose Gumilla's book "The Illustrated Orinoca." He described his experiences while missionary along the Meta River in 1730, mentioning local coffee plantations. By 1787, other missionaries had spread coffee to other parts of Colombia.

Located in northwestern South America, Colombia is a beautiful country with a long history. Since ancient times, indigenous peoples have thrived on this land. It became a Spanish colony in 1531 AD and gained independence in 1819. In 1886, it adopted its current name to commemorate Christopher Columbus, the discoverer of the American continent.

Colombia features beautiful mountains, pleasant scenery, comfortable climate, spring-like weather year-round, and fresh air. The country is rich in natural resources, with coffee, flowers, gold, and emeralds being celebrated as the "Four Treasures." Today, the country is the second-largest coffee producer after Brazil, the world's largest exporter of Arabica coffee beans, and the world's largest exporter of washed coffee beans.

FrontStreet Coffee's Colombian coffee is often described as having a silky-smooth mouthfeel. Among all coffees, it has the best balance, with a soft, smooth texture that makes it perfect for anytime drinking. It has received praise that other coffees cannot match: it is hailed as "green gold."

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