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Artisan Native Coffee at Cafe Cala’o
The deep rich aroma of fresh brewing coffee beckons. Cafe Cala’o, strategically located at Pier 2 in Old San Juan, welcomes tourists as they disembark their cruise ships. It offers artisan small batch Puerto Rican coffee to the travelers as they begin or end their day in Old San Juan.
The friendly barista spoke English and was pleased to discuss the varieties available and share a little background. She explained that until recently Puerto Rico had a price cap on the price per pound that could be charged for coffee. Consequently farmers had no incentive to invest the extra time and care that goes into producing small batch
Margaritas in the Puerto Rican Sun
Tequila…..even the word rolls around in your mouth with a Latin energy that anticipates a fiesta. But where to start in refining that palate? Margaritas, properly made, can be a great way to sample quality tequilas. You could say a margarita is tequila with training wheels.
Margaritas, the most common of all tequila based cocktails, are a simple mixture of tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice. No bottled mixes necessary, just silver tequila and the freshest citrus around. For added taste, rim the
Don Q Cristal - Puerto Rican Rum as Clear as Vodka
Crystal clear, subtle with a slight nose reminiscent of tropical flowers….that’s DonQ Cristal. We are generally advocates for libations served neat or on the rocks, but some occasions call for a mixed drink. And when thinking of drinks made with rum, look no farther than DonQ Cristal. Produced by Destileria Serrallés, the Serrallés family has
