For those of you that aren’t aware of the existence and/or history of this coffee, for years the coffee industry in Puerto Rico faced uncertainty but always managed to maintain its high quality. In the mid XIX century, a couple of families, among those the Blondet-Bloise family followed the tradition of cultivating and elaborating a coffee of excellence, great both in flavor and aroma.
Around 1928, Luis Blondet Delanoy (known as Don Lilí), a visionary merchant, dedicated himself to the elaboration of excellent Puerto Rican coffee. This exquisite first quality hulled grain was then toasted and packaged in his establishment located in Guayama, a city in the southeastern coast of the island.
Affluent and important people would drive long distances to Guayama, exclusively to sample and buy this delicious coffee. The surrounding areas and recreational plaza would be infused with the delightful aroma that came out of the chimney every time the coffee was toasted.
It was also customary to receive family and friends in the establishment to mingle while enjoying a freshly brewed cup of coffee. In a time of strong competition within the coffee industry, the Blondet family has managed to always stand out with their excellent product.
A few months ago, thanks to the members of the Blondet Family, the tradition has been revived and we would like to share it with you.
For more information please visit www.cafeblondet.com or www.blondetco.com. Also, visit http://www.cafeplusmagazine.com/p4.pdf to read the article about the history of our Café Blondet.
