COFFEE AND CUBA

The story of coffee didn’t start in Cuba.
In fact, it all began in Ethiopia, in the Muslim world, then tiptoed through Europe before finally traveling across the Atlantic at the turn of the 17th century.

Coffea arabica first landed on Cuban soil in 1748, with Don José Antonio Gelabert. It quickly piqued the interest of a number of investors, workers, and foreign enthusiasts, forever changing the islands’ history and economy.

Cuba’s rich soil, ideal climate, and skilled workers have earned it a global reputation for quality that has been a source of national pride for over two centuries.

Coffee has been a part of the fabric of life in Cuban society ever since. “Going for coffee” has become a regular part of social life, and coffee is enjoyed from morning to night. Cubans like their coffee bold and intense, values reflected in their everyday lives.

COFFEE AND CUBA

The story of coffee didn’t start in Cuba. In fact, it all began in Ethiopia, in the Muslim world, then tiptoed through Europe before finally traveling across the Atlantic at the turn of the 17th century.

The story of coffee didn’t start in Cuba.
In fact, it all began in Ethiopia, in the Muslim world, then tiptoed through Europe before finally traveling across the Atlantic at the turn of the 17th century.