Wednesday, August 5, 2009

How Is Colombian Coffee Grown?

If you are fan of rich and delicious Colombian Coffee, then you may have wondered exactly how it is cultivated to yield your delicious cup of Joe.

First of all, the coffee trees that produce Colombian Coffee beans take almost 4 years to reach their maturity, and then they will sprout coffee berries and flowers after six months at their full height. One coffee tree will equal 1 pound of Colombian coffee, and when the berries turn ripe red, they are ready to be harvested. When the coffee berries are harvested, they are put through a de-pulping machine to separate the pulp from the beans inside. There are normally two coffee beans within each berry, and the pulp is then put back into fertilizer to nurture other plants.

To be processed, the coffee beans are soaked for 24 hours in cold water, which allows them to begin to ferment to develop a richer flavor and aroma. They are then rinsed off in long troughs, which is what is unique about Colombian Coffee to give it deep flavors. The beans are dried in an open air area by the sun and wind, and they have to be constantly rotated and covered at night to protect them from being corrupted from moisture.

Furthermore, keep in mind that Colombia regulates all of their coffee plantations meticulously to ensure that you are going to have the best product in your Colombian cup of Joe!

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2 comments:

  1. Im sorry to Correct you, but it is Colombia** not Columbia

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  2. Great catch! We made the changes, thanks. :)

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