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Armenia's Coffee: From Farm to Cup in the World's Finest Region

Armenia and the Quindío are at the heart of Colombia's coffee industry — the coffee farms, the roasters, the cafes, and the culture around the bean define the city and the region

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Specialty coffee roasters
Armenia has a growing specialty coffee roasting scene – proximity to farms allows roasters to buy single-farm beans; the cupping sessions, roastery tours and conversation with producers reveal the complexity of Colombian coffee at the source
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Coffee harvest season
Quindío has two harvest seasons for coffee (March-April and October-December) - visit during the harvest hands-on picking, pulping process, fermentation and drying; the physical experience of coffee production gives the cup new meaning
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Height and taste
Armenia is located at 1,500 m - the altitude, volcanic soil and temperature variation (hot days, cool nights) create the ideal conditions for Arabica coffee; Quindío coffee generally has notes of citrus, chocolate and caramel
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Colombia's Coffee Export History
Colombia became the world's third largest coffee producer through the organized efforts of the Federación Nacional de Cafeteros (FNC) – the coffee farmer cooperative that manages the Juan Valdez brand, quality standards and exports; FNC is headquartered in Bogotá but its soul is in Armenia
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Coffee in everyday life
Coffee in Armenia is not just an export product – it is the social glue of daily life; morning tinto (black coffee), afternoon café con leche and the afternoon snack (merienda) of coffee with bread is the rhythm of the day
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Coffee Farms Agro-tourism
Quindío has over 50 certified coffee farms that offer agrotourism experiences — from luxury eco-lodges with coffee-spa treatments to simple family farms with simple accommodations; the diversity of experiences reflects the democratization of Colombian coffee tourism