Coffee is one of the most consumed drinks in the world and one of the favorites of Colombians. Many of the declared fans want to know which is the best coffee produced in the country.
The decision depends on many things and can be quite subjective, so one of the best options is to ask artificial intelligence, a tool that has been used a lot in recent times to help with some professional tasks or to get out of the most absurd doubt.
What is the area of Colombia that produces the best coffee?
According to Gemini, Google’s AI, the Coffee Axis, made up of the departments of Caldas, Risaralda and Quindío, is considered the coffee heart of Colombia.
This region, declared a Coffee Cultural Landscape by UNESCO, is home to ideal climatic and geographical conditions for the cultivation of Arabica coffee, resulting in balanced coffees with citrus and floral notes.
Other areas that highlight artificial intelligence are Antioquia, Huila, Nariño and Putumayo. If you leave Tolima, Cauca, Santander and Magdalena behind. Well according to the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombiathe country has approximately 974,000 hectares dedicated to cultivation, distributed in 25 departments.
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On the other hand, ChatGPT considers that the best area is also the Coffee Axis. “This mountainous region has ideal climatic and geographical conditions for growing Arabica coffee, resulting in beans with complex flavors and distinctive notes.”
What does UNESCO say?
The entity describes that the Colombian Coffee Cultural Landscape It is an example of a unique sustainable and productive cultural landscape that represents “a powerful symbol both nationally and for other coffee-growing areas of the world.”
“These landscapes are a reflection of a centuries-old tradition of growing crops in small plots of high forest and of the way in which coffee growers adapted cultivation to the difficult conditions of the high mountains. The urbanized areas, mostly located on the tops of the hills, are characterized by architecture created by settlers from the Spanish-influenced region of Antioquia.describes.
Methods for preparing coffee
There are different methods to prepare coffee:
- Italian coffee maker: It is one of the most popular methods when preparing coffee. This tool extracts the infusion through the pressure of water vapor.
- AeroPress: Ideal for carrying everywhere, its operation is not very scientific so you can read the instructions. You only need hot water (80°), finely ground coffee and your tools (agitator and pressure tube).
- Siphon or Vacuum Pot: Also known as a siphon pot, it requires a little effort and a long process. It is advisable to work with water that is already a little hot so that the fire does not take so long to do its work.
- Chemex: It is one of the favorites for its style and flavor, you can prepare several cups of coffee at the same time; Preparing a Chemex-type coffee takes about 10 minutes. It is approximately 30% thicker than filters used by other drippers.
