were astounded Christopher Columbus words in 1492, as his vessel approached the Caribbean island of Hispaniola.

Where Columbus first stepped ashore is now the Dominican Republic, heart of the New World. Columbus came in search of treasures: silk, spices, and opiates. Five hundred years later Dominican coffee, the Treasure of the Caribbean, delights the most demanding palates.  Surprised? Well, let’s say our specialty coffees have been described as "the best kept secret in coffee."