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Orgullo Latino--Coffee and Latin American Culture

The EU’s Anti-Deforestation Law: More Harm Than Good?
What does the EU’s new anti-deforestation law mean for producers in developing countries? And how can we protect vulnerable communities?
Martin Mayorga: "I saw the farmers’ hard work was just enough to keep them alive"
“I didn’t see the industry solely based on product and brand the same way everyone else did. I saw people and communities that had personally been impacted by the industry.”
The Latino Brands Reclaiming ‘Specialty’ Coffee
"If Latinos can stay true to the authenticity of their heritage and avoid being sucked into a specialty coffee machine that whitewashes coffee, then success awaits."
Breaking Down the Business of Coffee Cooperatives
For roasters, as well as providing an easier entry point to buy coffee directly, cooperatives make delivering impact in coffee-growing countries more effective.
Relationships Are About More than Just Paying a Good Price for Specialty Coffee
A holistic approach focused on healthy, stable, long-term trading relationships will support and empower smallholder coffee farmers to invest and improve in the long term.
Did the Aztecs Drink Coffee?

Xocolātl raised mood levels and provided a welcome morning boost for many inhabitants of the Aztec Empire – much like coffee today.

Do Latinos Prefer Coffee to Hot Chocolate?

Although hot chocolate has a longer history, coffee has made its way into the hearts of Latinos as a symbol of heritage, comfort, and cultural significance.

How Is Organic Decaf Coffee Made?

Swiss Water has transformed perceptions around decaf coffee. But how does it work?

How to Prepare an Authentic Cuban Coffee (Café Cubano)

The ultimate guide to making Cuba’s most iconic drink.

Is Decaf Coffee a Diuretic?

We all know that drinking coffee makes us need to use the bathroom. But do the same rules apply for decaffeinated coffee?

The Difference Between Café con Leche and Cortado

Clearing up confusion around two of the world’s favorite coffees.

Café Chorreado: Costa Rica's Pour-over Coffee
Behind Costa Rica’s rich coffee culture is a brewing method that unlocks all the incredible flavors of coffee without the need for expensive gadgets.
Does Coffee Contain Toxins?
A food safety expert discusses the relationship between mold, mycotoxins, and the coffee in your kitchen cupboard.
Coffee... An Industry Built on Colonialism and Slavery
Coffee originated in Africa before making its way to Asia and Latin America. How did it travel so far? Through colonization and slave trade.
Four of the Best Latino Coffees
"I started drinking café con leche with sugar from a 'sippy cup' when I was three years old," says our founder Martin Mayorga.
Miami's Ventanitas: So Much More Than Coffee
Take a stroll around Miami's Little Havana district and you'll soon stumble across a ventanita: a small window serving coffee - but ventanitas are so much more than that.
Café con Leche: The Unexpected Staple of Latin American Childhood

As retail centers and streets become more and more saturated with coffee shop after coffee shop looking to carve out a space, one drink has stood the test of time: café con leche.

Its creaminess and sweetness are partly responsible. But, for most of us, it's the comfort that it provides which has made it so important.

Cafecito: The Cuban Coffee Steeped in Tradition
There's no denying that coffee is deeply ingrained in the culture of all Latinos. But what's so special about a cafecito? Let's dive in.
Coffee Chronicles: Colombian Coffee Culture Through the Ages
We talk to 3 generations of coffee workers in Colombia to discover how coffee culture in the country has changed throughout the decades.
Conventional Coffee Farming Is Poisoning Local Communities
When it comes to chemicals, coffee is one of the most heavily treated food crops in the world. According to recent estimates, more than five million tons of pesticides are applied to crops globally. But what is being done about it?
Can El Salvador's Quality Coffee Beans Make a Comeback?
Like cream rising to the top, El Salvador is slowly ascending to reclaim its spot as one of the top coffee producers in the world, this time with a focus on quality above all else.