Yes it’s a long haul to get there, but it is well worth the trouble. Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay and one of the most beautiful cities in South America. The views are gorgeous and there's plenty to do, but it can also be a great place just to relax on the beach or take long walks at night.

Another important aspect of Torrefacto roasted coffee that has only recently been researched is the fact that it contains higher antioxidant properties than a natural roast. The addition of sugar during the roasting process increases the development of compounds with high antioxidant activity.

At the end of the day, I found myself laughing to myself. Like if the city had not enough to offer, it is situated on the ocean! Barceloneta Beach is a great place to relax and enjoy the sun and sea, and make you ponder how can a single city on earth have so much to offer.

Our story begins in the province of modern day Veracruz, Mexico, which is by the way where 1936 coffee started! At the time the orchid vanilla was derived from grew wild only in neighboring regions in the form of a vine that climbed up a host tree (commonly referred to as a mentor), which flowered only one day a year. There, the Totonac people discovered the process of curing vanilla to release its flavourful aroma. The Totonac people believed vanilla was a gift from the gods, and they used it as part of their religious ceremonies.