Puerto Rico Coffee

The gentle Caribbean climate grows some of the best coffees in the world, renowned for their simplicity, sharp acidity, and clean crisp finish.

Available as whole bean coffee or fresh ground in one pound (16 oz) fresh seal bags.

Puerto Rican Yauco

A must for serious coffee aficionados. This prized 100% pure origin coffee has a delicious creamy, buttery taste with a full body. With subtle hints of chocolate undertones, this coffee is not to be missed!

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The history of coffee is closely tied to the history of Puerto Rico. First brought to the island in 1736, the Spanish immigrants who settled on the island relegated coffee to a secondary role for most of the 18th century.

During the early part of the 19 century, immigrants from Corsica settled in the southwestern mountains of the island, mostly around a town called Yauco. They brought forth the idea of growing coffee beans in these high mountains, and by 1860s they dominated the coffee industry on the island. Now the mountain town of Yauco is known as "El Pueblo del Café" (coffee city).

Due to its close ties to the United States, growing coffee beans in Puerto Rico is a high cost operation. Just like Hawaii Kona, Puerto Rico's labor costs reflect U.S. Government standards and environmental policies. The coffee is air-frieghted in small quantities to the US.

See also

• Brazil coffee
• Colombia coffee
• Costa Rica coffee
• Guatemala coffee
• Hawaiian coffee
• Honduras coffee
• Mexico coffee
• Nicaraguara coffee
• Panama coffee
• Peru Coffee