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The Patillazo: The Refreshing Drink of Colombia’s Caribbean Coast
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (300+ words) The patillazo recipe is simple and practical. Its basic ingredients are ripe watermelon, water, lime juice, and sugar. First, the fruit is cut into pieces, and the seeds are removed. It is then blended with water until a smooth mixture…...
Juan Valdez Opens Its First Global Flagship Store in Colombia
1+ week, 1+ day ago (463+ words) The renowned Colombian coffee chain Juan Valdez inaugurated in February 2026 its first global flagship store, a space that marks a new chapter in the brand's evolution and in the way Colombian coffee is presented to the public. Located in the…...
Bucaramanga Gears Up for the 2026 Northeastern Colombian Coffee Fair
3+ week, 1+ day ago (464+ words) The 2026 Northeastern Colombian Coffee Fair will take place from February 27 to March 1 at the Neomundo Convention Center in Bucaramanga, establishing itself as one of the country's most important agro-industrial and cultural events. Bucaramanga will once again be the epicenter of…...
Colombia's Coffee Exports Surpassed Fuels in a Historic 2025
3+ week, 2+ day ago (960+ words) For the first time so far this century, coffee became Colombia's leading export product in 2025, surpassing even fuels " an outcome that stands out for the country's economy and redefines how its role in international trade is perceived. In a decade…...
Colombian Coffee Brands That Have Conquered the World
1+ mon, 9+ hour ago (635+ words) Colombia's coffee exports are worth US$1.2 billion annually, and five Colombian coffee brands carry most of that weight abroad, exporting to 80 countries. These labels have turned regional farming into a global product line, with stores, partnerships, and shelf space from…...
Colombia’s Juan Valdez Opens Its First Store in China
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (196+ words) Vamos, "a conquistar el mercado chino!Primera tienda de Juan Valdez en Shanghai. " Zhu Jingyang (@zhu_jingyang) January 14, 2026 The choice of Shanghai as the location for the first store is no coincidence. The city is regarded as a financial, cultural, and commercial…...
Colombian Couple Thrives in Miami Producing Sustainable Coffee Cups
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (639+ words) Ricardo Garcia and Daniela Insignares, two entrepreneurs from Colombia living in Miami, have started a company that manufactures sustainable coffee cups from used coffee grounds. Coffee Kreis now design and distribute their "Kreis Cup" to cafes, restaurants, hotels, and universities…...