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.
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Café con Leche Etiquette
In large towns and cities that we visited in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, it was fairly easy to find espresso shops and enjoy delicious espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, and usually mochas. One of the surprises was that one could order a … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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.
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Organic farming at Plantation House uses techniques that combine traditional growing with modern practices. And when a coffee plant becomes the legs of a coffee table, the cycle comes full circle.
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