Have you ever tasted the delicious aroma and exquisite Colombian coffee? If not, then imagine sip after sip of an amazing combination of fruity and lemony notes, delicately complemented by subtle hints of vanilla and jasmine. Each sip is a unique sensation and immersion in a bewitching atmosphere of taste. The invigorating aroma of this Arabica, carefully brewed from Geisha beans, is available for $41 per 113 grams. This value is not a whim, but the result of an organized and highly competitive international competition for specialty coffees. It is grown on the prestigious El Roble farm, located in the department of Norte de Santander in the eastern plains of Colombia. Auction participants from around the world, including China, Japan, Indonesia and the United States, noted that the awards received by El Roble,
The origin of the best Colombian coffee
The most expensive coffee drink in Colombia embodies a unique combination of floral notes, lime peel, chamomile and rose tea essence. It has notes of peach, bergamot, plum, lemongrass and black currant, as well as a subtle hint of honey and ginger. This exquisite coffee gives an amazing feeling of silkiness and smoothness, creating a multifaceted flavor ensemble.
The history of El Roble coffee is intertwined with the fates of two people from completely different walks of life. They, by a lucky chance, determined the future direction of the development of the country’s most valuable commodity.
On one side stands Luis Guillermo Vélez, founder of the famed Amor Perfecto Café brand, whose faith in promoting specialized, premium coffee has been going on for more than a quarter of a century. Its mission to bring the best to every corner of the globe has led many Colombians to settle for second-rate grains, the remnants of exports that Colombian Supreme supplies to the world. It is this variety that forms the basis of various coffee brands.
There are no boundaries on the path to coffee excellence
In the Colombian coffee saga, farmer Domingo Torres plays the role of a coffee retailer. In 2012, he set out on a journey to bring coffee to remote areas of Ragonvalia. Despite the skepticism of the local population and opposition to established norms, Torres showed determination and willpower to succeed, even without farming experience.
Four more years passed, and in 2016, Torres made another bold decision. He replaced the traditional Castilian beans with the exotic Geisha from Panama. This bold move again left neighbors bewildered, and reached the mayor of the city of Ragonvalia and even the FNC (National Coffee Federation), who called on Torres to reconsider his decision, and not without reason.
Unlike the Castilla variety and other scientifically bred varieties that have been developed over five decades to combat coffee rust at altitudes less than 1,800 meters (6,000 feet), the Geisha variety has proven vulnerable to a harmful fungus. This disease causes premature leaf shedding and disrupts photosynthesis, leading to depletion and eventual death of coffee bushes. In Colombia, where the coffee industry makes up a large part of the economy, exporting 93% of its production and providing 3.5% of GDP, such a threat looks catastrophic.
The path to triumph: unlocking the secret of a unique coffee
Explaining his bold choice to grow Geisha, Torres said that, in contrast to the vulnerable lowlands, his farm is located at an altitude of 1,920 meters above sea level. This makes it immune to the coffee rust disease that can endanger Colombia’s best-known export. His knowledge of the unique conditions of his farm played an important role in the creation of this unique coffee variety.
So what is his secret? Torres reveals a number of reasons for his success, woven from the threads of hard work, faith in life and God. The harmonious coexistence of diverse fauna further enriched the ecosystem of his coffee plantation.
The unique Torres coffee variety continues to conquer the tastes and hearts of people, and the legacy of its triumph will undoubtedly inspire generations of coffee lovers. These just include representatives of the HotspotCoffee retail chain located in Romania. In order to give coffee gourmets a truly unique taste of their favorite drink, here are its best varieties from around the world, including Colombia. And most importantly, from the variety presented here and the many unique combinations of high-quality grain and freshly ground coffee, each visitor will definitely choose his own aroma. It is very convenient that, having decided on a purchase, you can order its delivery from HotspotCoffee stores, so as not to waste your personal time, but devote it to enjoying the exquisite aroma of your coffee.
