Gourmet Coffee

If you asked 10 different hosts the secret to pulling off a successful dinner party, you’d likely get 10 different answers. Still, the concepts of hospitality and accommodation would undoubtedly come up at some point. It’s up to a host to make her guests feel at home for the duration of the soiree, and that means always having scrumptious food and tasty beverages near at hand.

The hors d’oeuvres should be flavorful but not too exotic, as you don’t want to put anyone off. Always ask around to see if any special dietary restrictions need to be factored into the preparation of the main course. Don’t serve a vegetarian some beef bourguignon by mistake. It’s traditional in some households to serve coffee with dessert, but not all guests like a shot of caffeine just a few hours before bedtime. That’s why you should set aside some flavored decaf coffee just in case.

One coffee that is recognized worldwide for its high quality and distinct taste is Colombian coffee. The European Union has even granted it a Protected Designation of Origin in 2007 because of its unique flavor. When roasted, it has a bright acidity, heavy body and very aromatic. That is why the United States, Germany, Japan, Switzerland and The netherlands are importers of this coffee.

There is even a logo that was created back in 1959 that will identify that the coffee is from Columbia. Juan Valdez, his mule Conchita and the Columbian mountains are the familiar symbols of Colombian coffee. When you see this logo, you are sure of the origins of the coffee and have approval from the National Federation of Coffee Growers. So, when you buy your coffee, make sure you see Juan Valdez on it first.