Karen Attman

What is a Coffee Variety and What You Need to Know About Them

Post author:Karen Attman
Post published:February 5, 2019
Post category:Coffee in Colombia Free coffee resources

You walk into a specialty coffee shop to buy that spectacular coffee for your morning mug. What should be a simple decision – which delicious coffee to buy – becomes more complex as soon as the barista opens her mouth. “We have a Bourbon variety that is out of this world.” Out of this world. That sounds good to you. But what is a variety and why are they calling coffee Bourbon? Is there whiskey in it? What in the world is a coffee variety and more importantly, why should you care?

Colombian coffee farm in Antioquia - Photo credit Nespresso

Sustainable Coffee Farming in Colombia

Post author:Karen Attman
Post published:July 10, 2018
Post category:Coffee in Colombia Free coffee resources

Producing more coffee at a higher price can make the difference between poverty and a decent life and guarantee sustainable coffee farming in Colombia. What can help farmers achieve that sustainability?

Ask a Colombian Coffee Expert – Luwak Coffee

Post author:Karen Attman
Post published:June 19, 2018
Post category:Coffee in Colombia Free coffee resources

I heard it again not too long ago when I was with a group of Americans in a busy cafe in La Candelaria. A man across the table asked me a question that had obviously been weighing on his mind for some time. With a serious face he asked, “What do you think about cat poop coffee?”

Coffee Education: Should you Feel Intimidated?

Post author:Karen Attman
Post published:January 24, 2018
Post category:Coffee in Colombia Free coffee resources Restaurants and cafés in Colombia

Do you need a coffee education to get some satisfaction out of your morning brew? We explore the pros and cons of coffee knowledge.

What is the Secret of Colombia’s Happiness?

Post author:Karen Attman
Post published:September 6, 2017
Post category:Coffee in Colombia

“Why do you love coffee?” I was in one of Bogota best specialty coffee shops. Light came streaming in the café on that sunny Bogota morning, and the intoxicating smell of freshly ground coffee made us all a bit dizzy. The tour guests crowded in to catch the barista’s answer to my question. Over the sounds of coffee cups clinking against saucers and the typical chatter of a busy cafe, the barista thought for a few seconds before answering. And what an answer he gave!