Why Coffee Is at the Heart of Colombian Culture

In Colombia, coffee is far more than our national beverage — it’s woven into the fabric of our everyday life, identity, and joy. At Cla, we don’t just bring you specialty coffee from Colombia to Portugal. We bring a piece of a culture that breathes, lives, and shares coffee like a second heartbeat.

Drinking coffee for Colombians is much more than sipping a hot, delicious liquid or taking in a small burst of energy. It’s about pleasure — the kind that only happens when you slow down with someone you love, or when you're alone, inspired, and watching the world go by from your window. A coffee moment is a creative pause, a spark of connection, a ritual of peace in the middle of the day.

That everyday cup holds generations of tradition, care, and connection. Behind every sip, there are stories of families, hands that harvest with pride, and a culture that finds meaning in the little moments. 

The coffee we drink we call it Tinto — a black, sweet coffee that we drink anytime, anywhere. On the corner with friends, at home with family, during work breaks, or when guests arrive. Tinto is a warm welcome, a cultural symbol, and a shared language in every region of Colombia. Whether you're in the buzzing cities or the quiet mountainsides, you’ll always find someone offering a cup, with a smile and probably a good story.

Through Cla, we bring not just carefully sourced beans from Colombia, but the stories, the hands, and the good energy behind each cup. We work closely with producers who care deeply about quality and sustainability. We want you to taste the origin, feel the tradition, and share the same joy we feel when we say, “¿Un tintico?”

Welcome to our blog — where you’ll meet passionate baristas, curious coffee lovers, and inspiring producers. We’ll take you deep into Colombian coffee culture, one cup at a time.