At LluevaCafe, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the finest coffee experience. To achieve this, we have selected four outstanding coffee-producing countries as our flagship sources: Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala, and Mexico:
- Colombia
Coffee was introduced to Colombia at the end of the eighteenth century, and commercial production began in the early nineteenth century. Nearly 500,000 farms (most of them small in size) produce coffee in Colombia. The Andes mountain range creates numerous microclimates suitable for coffee cultivation, but the country's topography limits production expansion. The steep mountain slopes often prevent the use of machinery, and the lack of trees makes the soil on these steep terrains susceptible to erosion. Consequently, producers tend to focus on the quality of their output. Only Arabica varieties are cultivated. In 1960, the New York advertising agency Doyle Dane Bernbach (now known as DDB Worldwide) created the fictional character Juan Valdez for the "Colombian Coffee" quality label. This romantic image of the humble coffee producer with his mule greatly enhanced Colombian coffee's reputation for quality. Today, coffee accounts for only 10 percent of the country's exports but remains a strong marker of national identity.
- Brazil
Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world, known for its diverse range of flavors and bean varieties. Its coffee is often characterized by a bold, nutty taste with chocolate and caramel notes. Brazilian coffee tends to have a low acidity, making it a smooth and enjoyable drink. By offering Brazilian coffee, we provide a taste of the country's vast coffee culture and its robust, full-bodied flavors.
- Guatemala
Coffee is believed to have been introduced to Guatemala by Jesuits in the mid-eighteenth century. The first exports to Europe date back to 1859. The country has a diverse topography, featuring mountains, volcanic soils, plains, and numerous microclimates, which contribute to producing coffees with distinct and varied flavor profiles. Today, coffee makes up a significant portion of the country's agricultural exports. There are approximately 125,000 producers growing coffee across an area of 667,184 acres in various regions of the country. Microstations have emerged across Guatemala, allowing the production of micro-lots with guaranteed traceability. As a result, more and more producers are establishing their own washing stations, enabling them to control this critical stage of the process.
- Mexico
Coffee was brought to Mexico via the Antilles in the late eighteenth century, with records indicating the first coffee export in 1802. For a long time, Mexican coffee was considered cheap and unremarkable. Producers faced challenges such as low yields, insufficient infrastructure, and little government support. However, in 2012, Mexico launched its own Cup of Excellence competition, providing a platform for Mexican coffee producers to showcase their high-quality, distinctive coffees. Today, Mexico has become a significant coffee producer, particularly of fair trade and organic-certified coffees, with medium-sized plantations.
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Our choice of Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala, and Mexico as flagship coffee producers for LluevaCafe reflects our commitment to offering a diverse range of high-quality beans with unique flavors. We believe that by providing coffee from these exceptional countries, we can deliver a truly remarkable experience for our customers, and better lives for our producers.