Read on to find out why a manual selection contributes to quality versus technified productions.

In the Colombian mountains, for example, manual selection is an art. Each bean is carefully selected, ensuring that only ripe beans are harvested, characterized by an intense red color. This gives the coffee a full and complex flavor, a pleasant acidity, more aromatic and sweeter compared to green beans. Undoubtedly this selection elevates the quality.

In contrast, in vast plantations in countries like Brazil, technification dominates. Powerful machines harvest all the fruit from the branches, which speeds up the process and lowers the cost, but still do not distinguish the maturity of the bean. Green and red alike.

On the other hand, selective harvesting reduces waste and promotes more sustainable agricultural practices, since it avoids harvesting fruit that has not reached its full development.

For me, the efficiency of technification is undeniable, but the tradition and quality achieved with manual selection is incomparable.

Undoubtedly, a topic that generates divided opinions: Quality or quantity? What do you prefer in your cup? Comment and share.