馬爾卡拉就是咖啡的天堂！
這個鎮追溯至1834年，坐落於宏都拉斯的中西部地區，拉巴斯省，涵蓋了科馬亞瓜、拉巴斯和因蒂布卡等區域，風景秀麗如群山。馬爾卡拉的經濟與其在歷史上的地位蓬勃發展就從一口咖啡開始。而當我們講到馬爾卡拉，你能聯想到的是高品質的高海拔咖啡，還有與咖啡相關的豐富遺產。
保留咖啡農業作為馬爾卡拉遺產的一部分
在1898年，國會下令各自治市需要向政府報告哪些作物是該地區的原生作物且有出口潛力，以指定為文化遺產。馬爾卡拉自治市加入這個政策，在19世紀結束時支持自由政府的農業改革，通過展示至少20年穩定和大量的咖啡生產，表明使用科技推進這種作物是至關重要的。
20世紀馬爾卡拉的咖啡影響
在20世紀，馬爾卡拉的咖啡產業繼續茁壯成長，有大量的土地和家庭從事這個領域。而在這段時間存在一個明確的社會階層，其中參與咖啡種植和銷售的人就位處較優越的地位。
根據薩爾瓦多.門迭塔的研究，馬爾卡拉咖啡在20世紀的前十年被認為是全國最好的咖啡之一。這些研究顯示出馬爾卡拉是高品質咖啡的主要生產者之一。
馬爾卡拉地區與薩爾瓦多維持貿易關係，同時引入了種植咖啡的專業技術，例如使用遮陽樹的種植方式和利用肥料改善土壤質量。
第一次世界大戰對咖啡貿易的轉變起到了關鍵作用，因為戰前，德國漢堡和利哈佛港口，以及比利時安特衛普和荷蘭阿姆斯特丹，主導了全球咖啡貿易。歐洲願意為高品質的咖啡付出更多，而德國是最大的進口國。
到了20世紀20年代，由於第一次世界大戰的結束和國際咖啡價格的上漲，咖啡產業正在繁榮。這與美國對哥倫比亞和中美洲咖啡的需求日益增加。
作為Zircle Coffee，我們很自豪能將瑪爾卡拉的咖啡帶到台灣。「海盜」和「Bad Boys」受到我們客戶的熱烈歡迎，因為它們是配方豆、美式咖啡和拿鐵的理想選擇。
Coffee-Loving Marcala!
Established in 1834, the town of Marcala is a part of the La Paz department and located in the central-western region of Honduras, covering areas of Comayagua, La Paz, and Intibucá. It boasts a mountainous landscape. The growth of Marcala's economy and its place in modern history started with a single sip of coffee. When it comes to Marcala, we're talking about top-quality, high-altitude coffee with a rich heritage tied to this beloved crop.
Preserving Coffee Farming as a Part of Marcala's Legacy
In 1898, the National Congress issued a mandate requiring all municipalities to report to the government which crops were indigenous to the region and had potential for export, to be designated as cultural heritage. The Marcala municipality joined the movement, ending the 19th century, and supported the liberal government's agricultural reforms by demonstrating at least 20 years of steady and substantial coffee production, making it clear that advancing this crop with technology was crucial.
Coffee's Impact in Marcala During the 20th Century
In the 20th century, the coffee industry in Marcala continued to flourish with a significant number of plantations and families working in the field. A well-defined social hierarchy was evident with those involved in coffee cultivation and sales leading the way.
Marcala coffee gained a reputation for being among the best in the country during the first decade of the 20th century, as noted in studies by Salvador Mendieta. These studies highlighted Marcala as one of the major producers of high-quality coffee.
The region maintained trade with El Salvador, importing important practices for the coffee industry, such as the use of shade trees and fertilizers to improve soil quality.
World War I played a key role in the shift of coffee trade from foreign to local, as prior to the war, Hamburg and Le Havre ports, and to a lesser extent Antwerp and Amsterdam, dominated the global coffee trade. Europe was willing to pay more for high-quality coffee and Germany was the largest importer.
By the 1920s, the coffee industry was thriving due to the end of the First World War and the rise in international coffee prices. This was coupled with increasing demand in the United States for smooth Colombian and Central American coffees.
As Zircle Coffee, we are proud to bring Marcala's coffee to Taiwan. Pirates and Bad Boys are well-received by our customers, making them great options for their house blends, Americano, and latte.