History of coffee in Cuba

The history of coffee in Cuba dates back to the early 18th century, when coffee was brought to the island by Spanish colonizers. The first coffee plantations were established near the city of Santiago de Cuba on the east coast of the island. Over the following decades, coffee became an important export product for Cuba, and coffee plantations spread to different regions of the country. By 1790, Cuba was already one of the largest coffee producers in the world, and Cuban coffee was very popular in Europe and North America. In the 19th century, coffee became an even more important source of income for Cuba, and the island was one of the largest coffee producers in the world. However, with the decline of sugarcane plantations as a result of the Industrial Revolution, Cuba's coffee plantations began to decline in importance. Today, coffee from Cuba is no longer as popular as it was in the past, but it is still an important part of Cuban culture and tradition. Cuban coffee is characterized by an intense flavor and aroma, with notes of chocolate, caramel and citrus. Today, coffee cultivation in Cuba is small and most coffee is consumed for personal consumption, but Cuban coffee is still appreciated by connoisseurs and tourists visiting the island.