lvcruises Posted February 1, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 1, 2009 My DH and I love to buy local coffee beans when we travel. I did an internet search and found that Belize and Roatan both seem to have coffee grown locally. Has anyone ever bought any of this coffee, if so did you find it near the ship? We are doing excursions thru the ship in both locations so I'm not sure how much time we will have to really search out the local places. So, any information will be greatly appreciated.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkmuse Posted February 1, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 1, 2009 oooh. great idea!! i have no answers i am just bumping the thread up. my sister in law once brought us back coffee straight from Columbia. yum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosting Master Posted February 1, 2009 #3 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Hi, I have bought beans in Roatan, they were a dark roast and made great cappuccinos. We found them in a little craft and local pottery shop, that had been recommended on the ship during a port talk. I can't help you with Belize, all I remember from there is "Rum Punch"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerAl Posted February 1, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 1, 2009 We bought Gallon Jug Estate coffee while there, I don't remember where, but I have to believe it was at the port, as we did a tour to the monkey sanctuary, but didn't make any other stops. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvcruises Posted February 1, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Thanks all at least it sounds like we might be able to get some beans in Roatan. Hopefully someone else will have news on Belize. How about Cozumel... I would think MX would grow coffee beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvcruises Posted February 2, 2009 Author #6 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Just putting this back on Page 1 to see if anyone has info on Coffee Beans for Belize or Cozumel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzocruiser Posted February 2, 2009 #7 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Here is a link to a 1995 edition of "Belize First" magazine, including info on Gallon Jug Coffee: http://www.belizefirst.com/prevar1h.html I seem to remember Cafe Caribe in Cozumel. I know we bought something in Cinco Soles (sp.), just can't remember what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbe dave Posted February 3, 2009 #8 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I purchased some whole bean Copan coffee when in Roatan. The coffee came in a burlap bag. When I finally tried it, I loved it. Now I order Copan coffee to drink at home. It is great coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dei3Nascar8 Posted February 3, 2009 #9 Share Posted February 3, 2009 There are many of the small shops in the port area that sell a 1lb bag of beans. I think that I paid $10 for the bag. It says they are from the Belize rainforest and came in a green bag. It is a dark roast and slightly acidic (sp?). I enjoy fresh ground beans and some milk and sugar and find it a great way to think back about the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvcruises Posted February 3, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Thanks for all the reply... At least now I know what to look for in Roatan and Belize. We really like bringing back the coffee...like stated above, its a good way to rememeber a place. We brought back about 7 bags from Hawaii and really enjoyed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvcruises Posted February 3, 2009 Author #11 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I purchased some whole bean Copan coffee when in Roatan. The coffee came in a burlap bag. Did you find that it stayed fresh? I would be worried about a burlap bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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