{"id":108292,"date":"2016-02-17T15:19:35","date_gmt":"2016-02-17T20:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/admin-fsmag.paceinteractive.com\/?p=108292"},"modified":"2018-01-09T16:20:44","modified_gmt":"2018-01-09T21:20:44","slug":"bogota-coffee-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/taste\/bogota-coffee-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Bogot\u00e1’s Burgeoning Caf\u00e9 Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Colombia\u2019s coffee has long set the standard for quality, since the first beans were planted in the 16th century and exports began in the 1800s. But until recently, it was nearly impossible to get a good cup in Bogot\u00e1.<\/p>\n

Lately, Colombia\u2019s capital city has experienced exponential growth, sparking a cultural revitalisation. Experimental theatres, art galleries, restaurants, nightclubs and trendy boutiques began percolating in neighbourhoods like the fine-dining Zona G, the nightlife-filled Zona Rosa and the upscale 93 Parque. And that growth is now expanding to coffee shops, vibrant new spots to fuel up for deep conversation or a night on the town. Finally, it\u2019s possible to find excellent Colombian coffee \u2013 in Colombia. Why did it take so long?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The rise of the local roast can especially be seen in Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Zona G neighbourhood, where caf\u00e9s are joined by restaurants and shoppes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Photography courtesy Piers Calvert<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n