The first exports of coffee from Colombia began in 1835 when around 2500 bags were exported to the U.S. For many decades Colombia was the world’s second leading producer of coffee behind Brazil. Recently, Vietnam surpassed Colombia in coffee exports to take the number two seat and move Colombia into a close third. However, the Arabica bean doesn't grow well in Vietnam. Only the hearty, yet inferior, Robusta is suited for the low, wet climate of Vietnam. Colombian Coffees are far superior and is considered by many coffee experts to be the finest in the world. National Federation of Colombian Coffee Growers in 1959 introduced the world to Juan Valdez, wearing a poncho and sombrero, Juan Valdez created a face for the humble coffee picker, and created an air of romance that still survives today. A recent survey reported that 85% of Americans still associate the name Juan Valdez with Colombian Coffee.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Colombian Coffee History
Colombian Coffee Farmer:
The first exports of coffee from Colombia began in 1835 when around 2500 bags were exported to the U.S. For many decades Colombia was the world’s second leading producer of coffee behind Brazil. Recently, Vietnam surpassed Colombia in coffee exports to take the number two seat and move Colombia into a close third. However, the Arabica bean doesn't grow well in Vietnam. Only the hearty, yet inferior, Robusta is suited for the low, wet climate of Vietnam. Colombian Coffees are far superior and is considered by many coffee experts to be the finest in the world. National Federation of Colombian Coffee Growers in 1959 introduced the world to Juan Valdez, wearing a poncho and sombrero, Juan Valdez created a face for the humble coffee picker, and created an air of romance that still survives today. A recent survey reported that 85% of Americans still associate the name Juan Valdez with Colombian Coffee.
The first exports of coffee from Colombia began in 1835 when around 2500 bags were exported to the U.S. For many decades Colombia was the world’s second leading producer of coffee behind Brazil. Recently, Vietnam surpassed Colombia in coffee exports to take the number two seat and move Colombia into a close third. However, the Arabica bean doesn't grow well in Vietnam. Only the hearty, yet inferior, Robusta is suited for the low, wet climate of Vietnam. Colombian Coffees are far superior and is considered by many coffee experts to be the finest in the world. National Federation of Colombian Coffee Growers in 1959 introduced the world to Juan Valdez, wearing a poncho and sombrero, Juan Valdez created a face for the humble coffee picker, and created an air of romance that still survives today. A recent survey reported that 85% of Americans still associate the name Juan Valdez with Colombian Coffee.
