This has been a work almost by chance, but quite pleasant. A few days ago the neighbors warned that were selling liberated coffee in the Food Cellar. Something a bit surprising because coffee in Cuba is sold regulated (and mixed with peas) and even so there has been no availability for months.
Despite being a producing country, the population has to import coffee powder. The coffee produced here is exported or sold to tourists at prices that are unattainable for most Cubans.
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Hence, the announcement took us a little by surprise. Well, it turns out that the Santiago 510 coffee is a special edition for the 510th anniversary of the city of Santiago de Cuba and as such it was sold in a limited way to the population. Literally after that day it has not been sold anymore 🙂.
Anyway, as a coffee lover I was ready to buy two packages to have as a reserve (yes, it is a behavior conditioned by scarcity). However, when I saw that you could pay by transfer, almost a miracle in today's Cuba where everyone wants cash, I ended up buying four packages.
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Brewed with the same coffee maker that has seen a thousand battles on coal, gas or electric stove, this one hundred percent coffee, Cuban and Santiago flavor is appreciated.
With a dark roast and a peculiar flavor, the Santiago 510 reminds us of the coffee roasted with wood and pulverized with a pilón from our fields. If you haven't had that experience, this is the closest you'll get.
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