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Articles tagged coffee on Medellin Living — Medellín expat guides and stories.
Strolling the Stalls at Medellín’s Farmer’s Markets
Medellin is such a biodiverse country in the world. Please don’t leave without first giving a farmer’s markets tour around Medellin. So put your shoes on and get a taste of exotic fruits and vegetables that you’ll only…
Coffee Shopping Guide: What’s the Best Colombian Coffee Brand?
Many people think that the only places they’ll find high-quality artisan coffee in Colombia are Starbucks, Juan Valdez Café, and Oma (three national coffee chains). However, the coffee you can pick up at your local…
Everything You Need to Know About Colombian Coffee Varieties
Did you know that some of the best coffee in the world comes from Colombia? In fact, it’s only surpassed by Brazil. Now, if you’re already a coffee fanatic, this might be old news to you. But, if you’re only just…
Sip, Smell, Swirl: The Coffee Tasting Tour at the Marquee Hotel
Coffee is one of the first things you think about when it comes to Colombia. After all, the country is famous for having some of the best-tasting beans in the world. As that’s the case, it’d be practically criminal to…
Coffee Culture in Medellín: The History, Cafes & Tours
Colombia produces around 11.5 million bags of coffee every year, making it the third largest exporter in the world (after Brazil and Vietnam) and a must-visit destination for caffeine addicts across the globe.…
Lessons From an Expat: 10 Things to Know Before Traveling to Medellín
You’ve booked the flights, you’ve got your vaccinations and you’ve started telling people you’re off to Medellín – no doubt with a few frowns of concern from the older generation. You’re feeling organized and excited…
Your Organic Guide to Medellín
My time in Colombia has naturally been spent sampling all the local food. After all, to get a taste of a country, you need to literally get a taste. However, during my culinary feast, I’ve begun to wonder how easy it is…
Best Cafés in Medellín [2018 Update]
The best cafés in Medellín, many of which are ideal for digital nomads. From French-inspired Café Cliché to the natural tranquility of Otraparte, they serve fresh coffee, outstanding food and sweet desserts.
Starbucks in Medellín Opens Two More Coffee Shops
Wednesday last week a new Starbucks opened in Santafé mall and today a new Starbucks opens in Oviedo mall. Starbucks now has 3 coffee shops in Medellín.
Starbucks Opens its First Store in Medellín, Five More are Planned
Starbucks opened its first store in Medellín on September 1 and Jeff takes us inside. Starbucks plans to open 5 more stores in Medellín by the end of 2017.
Café Revolución: Quality and Variety for Your Coffee
Melissa’s take on the popular Café Revolución located in Laureles, where they sell different kinds of quality coffee from local farms in a great atmosphere.
Starbucks in Bogotá: The First Starbucks Store in Colombia
Starbucks opened its first store in Bogotá on July 16 to long lines and I had the opportunity to visit about two weeks after the opening.
Café Vallejo: A Cool Little Cafe in Laureles
Café Vallejo is a small independent coffee shop and book store located in Laureles. It’s only open in the evenings, and has a limited food menu.
Ciudad Bolívar: A Worthy Alternative to the Coffee Triangle
One of the first things you notice is that tourists rarely come here. You don’t see them in Ciudad Bolívar and you see the way the locals look at you, like you’re obviously out-of-place, like they’re wondering why you…
Caffeine Crazy: The Best Coffee Shops in Medellin
One of Colombia’s most famous exports has to be coffee, and Medellin is the perfect place to sample some black gold. It’s well known that the best coffee in Colombia is grown in the MAM triangle, named for Medellin,…
Colombian Flavors: From Cooking to Coffee in Medellin
Most holidaymakers fall in love with Colombian cuisine after a few days in the country. Typical dishes include everything from Ajiaco, a soup made from chicken and avocado, to fried ants which are eaten in some remote…
The Story Of Juan Valdez
The Juan Valdez cafe adjacent the Fernando Botero museum in Bogota was the first place I enjoyed a cup of authentic Colombian coffee. When I arrived in Medellin, the cafe in Parque Lleras became my favorite place to…