A taste of something bold, a hint of story behind the cup, the process of a bean which made its may to the grinder to be drowned in water and land in a cup is precisely the objective behind this post. You see, my family is from Nicaragua, a country that has suffered tremendously in poverty, war, drugs, sex exploitation and natural disasters. Yet it stands still and vigorous in the triumphs of being know in Central America as the largest country with marvelous beaches and forests. My memories are somewhat vague through my travels early in my childhood, but the one aspect I remember is the spirit and light of being in a country with history and stories to be shared for the next generations down. This post is to commemorate the victims of hate and crimes during the Cold War, the Nicaragua Civil War and the natural disasters that destroyed homes and landscapes; as assured, the spirit of the people stand strong with food, music, and of course el Cafe. Just the growth of the coffee beans has provided thousands of jobs for farmers and provides the millions of income for this country to prosper again and be once known for something positive and impactful. The Sandinistas Rule has caused a halt for manufacturing of the bean and created an unstable political system to renovate and grow, but as the war came to an end the bean was once again replanted. Through unfortunate events of economic crisis, the export and import business has slowed but companies such as Cup of Excellence and the creation of the Nicaraguan Specialty coffee Association are working hard to destabilize the system and have this coffee exported worldwide. So when you happen to go to any grocery store where a variety of coffees are provided, see if Nicaragua is on the counter, if so help to rebuild the economy again and continue to allow those farmers to work and make a living.
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