How this particular vehicle used in the Second World War helped the development of an entire country. During the Second World War, the US Army approached several automotive manufacturers to design a General Purpose (GP – ‘jeep’) Vehicle suitable for personnel, cargo carrying, and all-terrain, built to specific dimensions, easily
If you are a wine connoisseur, you might have heard the term ‘tinto’. Vino Tinto refers to any kind of red wine in Spanish Cuisine. Nevertheless, have you ever heard ‘tinto’ being used for coffee? In Colombia, ‘tinto’ is part of the heritage and a current tradition that defines our
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed drinks in the world, regardless of the time of the year. Its versatility allows it to be a good option in either hot or cold, every season. Caffeine becomes the energy drink for long workdays, gym sessions and meaningful conversations. But what makes a good cup of coffee?
Panela or dried whole sugar cane juice is well-known in central and south America. It comes from the process of boiling the extract of the sugarcane. It is mainly produced in small sugar mills, generally, cooperatives. Sugarcane (saccharum officinarum) was firstly introduced in Colombia with the Spanish colonisation of south
Have you ever wondered which type of beans are harvested in Colombia ? Out of the approximately 150 species of coffee plants that exist, let’s focus on the two species of coffee plant which we use for drinks. Robusta coffee comes from the Coffea canephora plant. It represents up to
Our objective is to import the best of Colombian coffee from single plantations and cooperatives. We buy from owner-occupiers and extended families. We are driven to find excellence and in our stall you will find a range of national and international prize-winning tastes and textures. We ensure the growers receive
We are a Colombian family with strong links to the coffee business. We have seen the demanding lives of the growers. We know how much care it takes to grow, harvest, roast and sell coffee – the secrets hidden behind the taste. The complex production process demands passion, attention and
Cambridge is a city full of knowledge, culture and visited by all types of tourists who want to see the historic university and college buildings. Our coffee stall is found in a privileged position in the city, in the middle of the central market, overlooked by Kings College Chapel and
