Did that last cup of coffee from the vending machine taste more than a little stale? Maybe that is because the beans the coffee came from were 9 years old! For that matter how do you know when coffee is old? The Wall Street Journal reported that coffee that is nine years old is coming […]
Read More...Archive for the Coffee from Colombia Category
How Much Caffeine Does Colombian Coffee Have?
By Tim Thompson on Thursday, June 2nd, 2016 | No Comments
Colombia produces the best Arabica coffee in large quantities in the world. Arabica coffee is where gourmet coffee comes from. Flavor and aroma of this coffee are prized by coffee lovers throughout the world. Robusta coffee, on the other hand, is the workhorse for producing the caffeine found in caffeinated beverage everywhere. Because Colombia produces […]
Read More...What Does Gourmet Coffee Mean?
By Tim Thompson on Monday, May 30th, 2016 | No Comments
Be aware that there is no international standard for gourmet coffee. Nevertheless many companies present their brand as a gourmet coffee. In general gourmet coffee is characterized by high quality beans and skillful preparation. In the world of coffee many consider Jamaican Blue Mountain, Kona from Hawaii, select organic coffees from Panama and Arabic coffee […]
Read More...How Much Is Organic Coffee?
By Tim Thompson on Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 | No Comments
If you want the best coffee you want to drink organic Arabica coffee from Colombia. How much is organic coffee compared to non-organic? And how much is high quality Arabica coffee from the mountains of Colombia compared to less aromatic and flavorful types of coffee. The Price of Basic Coffee We were recently in a […]
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What Is Single Origin Coffee?
By Tim Thompson on Monday, May 9th, 2016 | No Comments
Colombia produces the finest Arabica coffee in the world. But, many Colombians would be surprised to know that the coffee they commonly buy at the grocery store probably was grown in Ecuador! If you want to be assured that your coffee is 100% Colombian look for Juan Valdez on the label. This fictional character was […]
Read More...Who Makes Organic Coffee?
By Tim Thompson on Wednesday, April 27th, 2016 | No Comments
We know that coffee is good for your and organic coffee is better. But, who makes organic coffee? The only organic coffee producers in the USA are in Hawaii. But coffee is produced throughout the tropical regions of the world and virtually every country that grows coffee grows a little healthy organic coffee as well. […]
Read More...What Is El Niño Doing to Colombian Coffee Production?
By Tim Thompson on Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 | No Comments
The weather effects of El Niño are unpredictable. The last time it hit Colombia torrential rains damaged coffee crops. This time around there is drought in large parts of the Eje Cafetero. In some parts the drought is so bad that the coffee growers association (FNC) and the government are discussing ways to support coffee […]
Read More...How Long Will Cheap Coffee Last?
By Tim Thompson on Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 | No Comments
Arabica coffee futures fell by 24% in 2016 but how long will cheap coffee last? Agrimoney.com speculates on Arabica coffee futures and asks if the rout in prices will end in 2016. Coffee futures proved among the worst ag performers of 2015 – in particular New York-traded arabica ones which dropped by 24%, compared with […]
Read More...Colombian Economy and a Shortage of Coffee Pickers
By Tim Thompson on Tuesday, October 20th, 2015 | No Comments
When we think about the quality of regular or healthy organic coffee we usually think about sustainable agriculture, certification and coffee varieties. As a rule the state of the economy does not come to mind. Nevertheless, this article is about the Colombian economy and a shortage of coffee pickers. Bloomberg Business writes that coffee workers […]
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Coffee Varieties: Colombian
By Tim Thompson on Saturday, September 5th, 2015 | No Comments
Coffee varieties evolve through natural selection or selective breeding. Both factors come into play with Colombian coffees. The specific varieties from which traditional Colombian coffee is derived are typica and bourbon. Colombia is the third leading coffee producer in the world, the second leading producer of Arabica coffees and probably the most reliable source of […]
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