We all know that coffee y Colombia They are two words that cannot be separated. Here coffee is not only produced, but also lived and breathed at any time of the day.

However, although it is common to hear about "Colombian coffee", in reality this drink has many variants and it is impossible to group them all under a single name.

Colombia has an unbeatable diversity of Arabica-type coffees, such as the exotic Geisha species, or the exclusive Huila rosé Bourbon, a coffee with medium acidity and fruity notes that has already become a world benchmark for high quality, thanks to which has its own denomination of origin.

En Nueva Lengua We want our students to be able to understand the complexity and characteristics of the different varieties of coffee during their visit to Colombia, while being able to recognize them and, above all, enjoy them. That is why among the cultural activities that we organize for them is the coffee tasting, in which we try the different variants of this delicious drink while we learn about its collection and production processes.

Due to the particular characteristics of the soils and the natural conditions that vary within the framework of Colombian natural diversity, our coffee is distinguished by its smoothness and high quality. And although we are not the largest producer on the planet —because Brazil and Vietnam surpass us—, there is an element in our coffee that makes it stand out and that goes beyond the fortuitous climatic characteristics of each country: it is the manual harvesting method. But why is handpicking important?

Those parts of the world where coffee is grown and exported, the production is done with machines that take all the beans from the entire plantation and from there the washing and treatment procedures begin. However, these machines do not discriminate between suitable grains and those that, due to natural or external causes, present faults such as immaturity or contamination. On the other hand, manual harvesting allows for an intelligent selection process carried out by specialized collectors who bring only the best grains to the production plants.

This procedure described above is carried out in a very specific region of Colombia: the Coffee Region. There, places such as the town of Salento or the Valle del Cocora stand out for tourism. This region attracts with its incredible mountains and the towering palms that stretch to the sky. But without a doubt, the greatest spectacle of the region's landscapes are its coffee farms. The headquarters of Nueva Lengua en Medellin e Ibague They are located just a few hours by car from these unmissable destinations, so do not hesitate to visit them during your weekends or after finishing the Spanish course.

According to recent studies, 99% of Colombian households buy coffee for daily consumption, which shows that this is definitely a country of coffee lovers. Just like us, in Nueva Lengua We want you to fall in love with this drink too, so whenever you arrive at one of our locations you can find it freshly prepared.

Come, try the best Arabica, learn about manual harvesting, and delight yourself with the most exclusive flavors in the world while you learn Spanish in Colombia!