FAQs

At Historia De Amor we believe in treating every step of the process, and all people involved, with love. From taking care of all our allied farmers, to roasting delicately every batch, we follow every step of the process to ensure you get the best cup. Our coffee Maestros are constantly traveling around Colombia in search of the most amazing coffee, coffee that will transform a coffee drinker into a coffee lover.

1. Our Partners:

All our partners appreciate our dedication to improving the quality and conditions of the coffee industry around the world. We treat our partners fairly and in return they bless us with the best their land has to offer. We are allied with over 560,000 farms and choose only the best of the best. Our aim is to bring to your table the most exquisite coffee Colombia has to offer.

2. Our Vision:

We aspire to be more than a coffee brand. By offering unique experiences in travel and education, our goal is to bring people together. Enjoy a romantic getaway in the heart of Colombia, walk the fields and partake in a MasterClass guided by the best coffee maestros, or enjoy brewing guides from the comfort of your home. We aim to share with you the richness and beauty involved in making single cup of coffee.

3. Our Standards:

We are committed in building a more ethical, equitable and sustainable coffee culture. We support our farmers, use recyclable materials and source only from farms that use eco-friendly processes. Every farm we work with is vowed to maintain the highest standard at every step of the process, all to ensure a coffee of the highest quality.

Specialty coffee refers to high-quality coffee that is produced with a focus on unique flavors, distinct characteristics, and exceptional growing conditions. Unlike commercial or commodity coffee, which is often mass-produced without much attention to individual beans’ quality, specialty coffee involves a more meticulous approach throughout the entire coffee production chain.

Key features of specialty coffee include:

1. Quality Grading: Specialty coffee is often graded based on factors such as bean size, color, and lack of defects. The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) provides grading standards to assess the quality of coffee.
2. Unique Flavors: Specialty coffee is prized for its diverse and unique flavor profiles. Factors such as the coffee bean’s origin, soil, climate, altitude, and processing methods all contribute to the distinctive taste of specialty coffees.
3. Traceability: There is an emphasis on traceability in specialty coffee. This means knowing the specific origin of the coffee beans, including the country, region, and often the individual farm. This transparency helps consumers understand and appreciate the coffee’s journey.
4. Direct Trade and Fair Practices: Specialty coffee often involves direct trade relationships between coffee producers and roasters. This approach fosters fair and sustainable practices, ensuring that farmers receive fair compensation for their high-quality beans.
5. Roasting Expertise: Specialty coffee is typically roasted by skilled roasters who pay careful attention to the roasting process to bring out the best flavors in the beans without introducing undesirable qualities.
6. Freshness: Specialty coffee is often sold freshly roasted and is encouraged to be consumed within a specific timeframe to capture the peak of its flavor.

Overall, specialty coffee represents a commitment to quality, sustainability, and a more refined appreciation for the diverse and nuanced world of coffee.

Our coffee is made from 100% coffee beans and contains absolutely no additives or flavorings. The tasting notes on each bag are a product of the land and unique characteristic of each coffee type, as well as a careful roasting process that aids in bringing out the best flavors.