When you buy a bag of Colombian specialty coffee, there is one detail on the label that baristas always look at closely: the MASL (meters above sea level). It is not just a geographical figure; it is the primary factor determining the flavor notes you will find in your morning cup.
Coffee is far more than just a morning wake-up drink; it is a story of tradition, highlands, and expert hands that cultivate the crop and win over the world. Today, the United States is one of the world's largest coffee consumers. But where does that delicious aroma filling American coffee shops come from?