Flavors of Bogota

What should you know about Colombian coffee?

Coffee is obviously a big subject here in Colombia.

But that doesn’t mean that all Colombians know about coffee, and it doesn’t mean you’ll get a good cup of coffee just anywhere.

Although coffee quality in Colombia can be quite poor, that’s changing. Now coffee shops selling better quality coffee are springing up all over the country.

If you want to understand Colombia's fascinating coffee history and what coffee means to Colombians, book a Specialty Coffee Workshop with us!

Since 2012 we've been bringing specialty coffee education in Colombia to everyone.







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The important moment of appreciating the fragrance...
The coffee introduces itself.
It tells you who it is, hints at what you can expect.
It's an integral part of coffee cupping, and should never be rushed.
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From seed to slurp...
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Since 2012 we bring specialty coffee education in Colombia to everyone.







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Café Cultor Coffee Roasters.

In spite of the rainy weather in Cartagena, we have bright coffee smiles.

On our Specialty Coffee Workshops in Cartagena, we show you more than just coffee. If you want to understand Colombia's fascinating coffee history ... and what coffee means to Colombians, book a Specialty Coffee Workshop with us!

From seed to slurp...
Come make coffee memories with us.

Does it rain a lot in Bogota?  

Yes, it rains a lot. In fact, a comment you’ll hear often in Bogota is that you get the four seasons…all in one day.

The upside is that usually the rain alternates with sun, which means there are few 100% dreary days.

But even on a sunny day there might be a sudden rain shower or irritating afternoon drizzle.

So I don’t ever go out without a jacket or scarf and an umbrella, since a sunny day can quickly turn into a chilly one. And then five minutes later, we'll be back to a sunny paradise.

One way to beat the rain is to join us for a coffee workshop! They take place rain or shine, and are an excellent way to stay warm and dry.







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Our coffee course, Slurp Fast!, teaches you the foundation of coffee, a foundation that will lead you to have success in your business.

In the 6 years since we created the course, thousands of students have learned the basics of coffee with us.

With an abundance of (often confusing) coffee knowledge out there, you could get lost for weeks or even months investigating and reading – without reaching your goal.

Slurp Fast! will give you a true understanding of coffee in just hours.

Check out the course contents here: https://latinamericancoffeeacademy.learnworlds.com/course/slurp-fast-coffee-course

Should you dress for hot weather in Bogota?
No. And yes.

Bogota is a chilly city. While Colombia is near the equator, keep in mind that Bogota is a high-altitude city.

If you’ve never been in the cold in the Andes Mountains, it’s hard to describe it. At times it's penetrating to the bone.

It can get down to around 40 degrees F at night, which depending on where you’re from, doesn’t necessarily sound so cold.

But you have to remember something.

People in Bogota don’t heat their homes or businesses.
Yes, 40 degrees F without heating. That’s another thing.

You can buy little space heaters – they’re sold all over the city – but the bizarre thing is that people don’t often have them in their homes, and hotels will often not provide them.

So when in Rome…you wear socks to bed at night.

In fact, living in Bogota is the only time in my life I’ve worn socks and sweaters to bed (and I’m from Philadelphia, which is cold in the winter).

Of course, drinking coffee is a great way to warm up on a cold, rainy day in Bogota. So join us for a coffee workshop!

Come make coffee memories with us.







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How can you escape the heat in Cartagena, Colombia?

You can expect sunny skies all year round in Cartagena, and temperatures often soar to 90°F.

To avoid the heat of the day, try getting to the Walled City earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon.

Another option is to hide out during the hot hours in the shade of the Plaza de Bolivar, in an air-conditioned museum or at one of the numerous restaurants or coffee shops.

Of course, taking a Specialty Coffee Workshop with us gets you out of the heat - and into the fascinating world of specialcoffee in Cartagena.

From seed to slurp...
Come make coffee memories with us.






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If you’d like to do spectacular coffee tastings and learn all about specialty coffee in Colombia from the history to present day, consider joining one of our Specialty Coffee Workshops.

From seed to slurp...
Come make coffee memories with us.





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If you want a true understanding of what specialty coffee is all about, join us for a workshop.

Because from seed to slurp...
You'll make delicious coffee memories with us.







Thanks for the great coffees

From seed to slurp...
Come make coffee memories with us.







Thanks for the great coffees