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We deliver the finest South American Gourmet Coffees in attractive gift baskets and if you desire the ultimate coffee experience, you can even visit an exotic coffee plantation—All this, right from here! |
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| At one time, Venezuela ranked close to Colombia in coffee production, but in 1960s and 70s, as petroleum temporarily turned Venezuela into the richest country in South America, coffee was relegated to the economic back burner. |
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However, some interesting Venezuela coffees are again entering North America specialty market.
The most admired Venezuela coffee comes from the far western corner of the country, the part that borders Colombia. Coffees from this area are called Maracaibos, after the port through which they are shipped, and may include one coffee, Cucuta, that is actually grown in Colombia, but may be shipped through Maracaibo.
The best-known Maracaibo coffees, in addition to Cucuta, are Merida, Trujillo and Tachira. Merida typically displays fair to good body and an unemphatic but sweetly pleasant flavor with hints of richness.
Tachira and Cucuta resemble Colombias, with rich acidity, medium body and occasional fruitiness.
Coffees from the coastal mountains farther east are generally marked Caracas, after the capital city, and are shipped through La Guaira, the port of Caracas.
Caripe comes from a mountain range close to the Caribbean and typically displays the soft, gentle profile of the island coffees of the Caribbean.
Regardless of the market name, the highest grade of Venezuela coffee is Lavado Fino, meaning “fine washed”. |
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