Guía práctica para escoger un café de especialidad

Practical guide to choosing a specialty coffee

  1. The first and no less important thing is to be clear about the type of coffee we like. Strong or clear? Low-Medium-High acidity? Pure or in another preparation? Moments of consumption?
  2. Following this, review in our home what methods or equipment I have to prepare it. Traditional drip coffee maker? Mocha or Italian coffee maker? Pot? Or do I want to explore and meet new ones?
  3. And finally the budget, access to brands and available services.


Once you have given these initial answers, understand that a differentiated, special and 100% Origin coffee, as it provides us with more information on the packaging, will demonstrate better quality. "Traceability" is perhaps the most important factor in choosing a commercial or brand brand. specialty. So if you don't have the information on the packaging, ask your supplier the following: What is the Origin of Coffee? Coffee Variety? Process that can be washed, honey or natural? Type of roasting? Ideally it should be medium, the higher it may be, it can mask defects. Information about the producer or the coffee farm? Places available to consume it? Mug Profile? Type of acidity and flavor notes. Recommended preparations or methods? Cupping Score? If it is greater than 85 you have a differentiated coffee in your hand.

Finally, we invite you to review the social networks or the website of each brand, it is vital to understand what else our chosen brand does to take care of the environment, the workers and what other information may be of interest to you for future purchases or improve your experience and learning from the exciting world of coffee.

For the rest, enjoy life and the pleasures of a great coffee.......

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Variables to take into account to choose ideal coffee

Strong or light coffee?

  • Strong
  • Clear
  • Middle Term

Low, medium or high acidity?

Pure or in another preparation?

Time of day consumption?

What methods or equipment do I have to prepare it?