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Thanks to an aggressive marketing campaign started in the 1980s, Columbian coffee is now almost synonymous with the popular image and logo of Juan Valdez and his donkey trekking through the Columbian mountains.

However, with the advent of specially grown coffees, environmentally sustainable coffees, organic and fair trade coffees, Columbia is working hard to upgrade its image and become the world's premiere source for high-quality, gourmet coffees.

Types of Beans Grown in Columbia

Almost all the coffee beans grown in Columbia are 100 percent Arabica beans. The Arabica bean is low in caffeine and acidity and are best grown in rugged, mountain terrains.

The Arabica bean is the most popular bean in North America, thanks to its superior taste and how well it lends itself to a classic, American medium roast.

Washed Arabica

Columbian coffee beans go through a washing process. This wet processing purifies the beans, takes out some of the acidity and gives the coffee a stronger aroma and richer taste, making it ideal for the coffee lover.

Coffee Growing Regions in Columbia

The two largest coffee-growing areas in Columbia are the central region including Armenia, Manizales and Medellin and the eastern, more mountainous area closer to Bogota and Bucaramanga.

Major Carriers of Columbian Coffee

Most standard, store brands will have Columbian coffee. However, many will also blend these with beans from Brazil, Africa or other Latin countries. To ensure a brand is 100 percent Columbian, look for the Juan Valdez logo and 100 percent Columbian certification.

Organic and Fair Trade Farming in Columbia

Thanks to consumer demands, a number of coffee plantations in Columbia are working toward a triple seal certification. The Triple Seal is the highest level an organic farmer can obtain and requires first that the farmer meets the USDA organic cultivation standards.

Next, the grower must create a natural shade grown coffee plantation. So, instead of relying on artificial shades or screens, the grower must plant and grow a natural, plant-based canopy.

Finally, the last seal is granted by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and Rainforest Alliance. This seal is dependent on how the coffee plantation affects the natural habitat around it both now and in the future.

Many Columbian coffee growers are also moving toward fair trade practices to stay competitive with the international coffee market. Remember, coffee is a volatile commodity, so staying in tune and on top of customer demands is crucial to growers and manufacturers remaining competitive in the java business.

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Since itÂ’s first induction as the worldÂ’s most popular beverage, coffee has gone through many changes and upgrades. These improvements allow gourmet coffee drinkers the chance to choose between many different grades and flavors of the coffee. Whether you are a coffee connoisseur or just need your morning pick me up, thereÂ’s nothing to tempt the palate quite like a hot mug of smooth gourmet coffee!

To fully appreciate a cup of hot gourmet flavored coffee, you should take a minute to inform yourself with the basics of gourmet coffee. The coffee bean is not really a bean; they are actually the seeds of a cherry that are found on a coffee tree. There are a couple of different ways to extract the seed; wet process and dry process. Each process will bring about the shared result of removing all of the fruit from the seed.

There are two types of coffee: Arabica and Robusta. Robusta coffee makes up the coffee that has the most caffeine, at the cheapest price. Arabica (a.k.a. gourmet) coffee is the best grade of coffee. It has50% of the caffeine of Robusta and has the best taste. Those that enjoy this type of coffee will also tell you that gourmet coffee has a much better smell and more desirable flavors than Robusta.

Gourmet coffee is available in many of your favorite flavors, including: almond, amaretto, Irish crème, French vanilla, Swiss mocha, vanilla, chocolate, mint, peppermint, pumpkin spice and just about anything else you can imagine! Basically, if there is any flavor that you are partial to, you will be able to find.

There are gourmet flavored coffees that are caffeinated and those that are decaffeinated. If you have a sensitive stomach, you can even find gourmet coffee that is low in acid, making it a little more gentle. Arabica coffee ranks very high among the Specialty Coffee Association of America, which pretty much sets the standards applied to all gourmet coffee drinks.

Many coffee making companies offer a gourmet style drink, including: Gevalia, Green Mountain, San Giorgio, San Francisco Bay, Kona and Javalution. The gourmet coffee beans are offered in a variety of different serving sizes. They are also offered at many different prices, depending on your personal preference. Though this type of coffee may be a bit more pricey than the Robusta, itÂ’s the only choice for true coffee lovers!

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