Throughout the history of Brazil, since 1727, coffee has been a product of the demands of the international market. In the first decades of the twentieth century, coffee cultivation produced wealth and accelerated the development of the country, especially in
Brazil is the largest exporter in the world, supplying approximately 60% of the world’s coffee – this is due in part to the sheer size of the country. While Brazil is a prolific exporter, it’s average elevation for coffee production
Micro climates within certain regions of Brazil can produce some outstanding coffees. In particular, some specific areas within Cerrado, Matas de Minas, Mogiana, and Sul de Minas regions are known to cultivate excellent coffee. Minas Gerais means “General Mines”, named
Methods of Grading and Removal Sorting before export is frequently a collaboration between human and machine labor. Talented individuals who are hand-picking can clean about one 60-kilo bag of coffee per day. A conveyor belt may pass coffee along a
With 14 major coffee-producing regions spread over seven states, Brazil’s beans are incredibly diverse. But can you tell the difference between your Sul de Minas and your Mogiana? Understanding which region your Brazilian coffee comes from will give you insight
Strength in and out of the fields: women make a difference in the specialty coffee market — from their carefulness in strip picking to the administration of farms. Women are gaining more and more space in the coffee fields, bringing
Coffee Blending is time-honored pairing of sensory arts and pragmatic concerns, and for many coffee drinkers remains one of the most recognizable ways to distinguish a coffee. This article will introduce roasters to basic blending concepts and attempt to answer some critical questions when
The Agronomic Institute of Campinas (IAC) is considered the most respected research and development agro-agency in the country. Its main objectives are to conduct research on coffee plants and develop technology for coffee cultivation. Founded in 1887, the IAC has
Some botanical aspects The coffee plants are shrubs or trees cultivated in tropical regions and belonging to the genus Coffea of the Rubiaceae family. There are two main species of coffee beans, Coffea arabica (65%) and Coffea canephora (35%). Coffea arabica, which produces a fine, aromatic
Did you know that Brazil is one of the largest coffee producers in the world? Knowing a little more about the origin of this story and the Arabica cultivars produced here is a way to guarantee more quality to your
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