Del cafeto a la taza

Comunicadora y consultora gastronómica04.02.2026 20:04 Actualizado: 04.02.2026 20:04

Del cafeto a la taza

TL;DR

  • Coffee plants take 3-4 years to produce fruit and require constant attention to sun, pests, and rainfall.
  • Climate change significantly impacts coffee cultivation, making monitoring more demanding.
  • Harvesting is done manually due to steep Colombian mountain terrains and the staggered ripening of coffee cherries.
  • The term 'chapoleros' refers to coffee pickers, an artisanal trade based on experience.
  • Post-harvest processes include depulping, fermentation, drying, hulling, and roasting, each requiring expertise.
  • Marketing coffee with farmer photos or names is superficial if not backed by fair labor practices, adequate pay, and dignified conditions.
  • Coffee is a product of a chain of people, and understanding it requires recognizing the work, time, skill, risks, and dignity of those involved from the start.