Coffee is one of the most beloved beverages worldwide. Part of its appeal has been attributed to the fact that coffee has a higher caffeine content than most naturally produced beverages, such as tea and cocoa. In this article we

The SCA scoring protocol was created in 1982 to differentiate specialty from commercial (conventional) coffee. The assessment is 0-100 points and specialty coffees are above 80 points. The cupping session: it’s recommended that we prepare 6-9 cups of the same

The coffee bean goes through several stages until it becomes the drink that everyone knows. One of these steps is called “roasting,” which is the fundamental burning process to acquire the specific characteristics of the drink. It is responsible for

Specialty coffees in Espírito Santo (ES), Brazil, have been granted a Geographical Indication by the Capixaba Institute for Research, Technical Assistance and Rural Extension (Incaper). This classification encompasses products or services that have a determined origin and qualities linked to

Currently, more than 80% of international trade is done by ships and sea freight costs directly affect the price of different types of goods, such as coffee, rice, sugar, auto parts, furniture and toys, among others. In 2021 these costs

The climate was not very favorable for coffee production in 2020. Besides having a long period without rain, the beginning of flowering — which normally starts in September — went through very high temperatures. Such conditions usually compromise the quality

The coffee fermentation process can take place in two ways: aerobic, with the presence of oxygen, and anaerobic, without the presence of oxygen. The anaerobic process produces more homogeneous results and is easier to be controlled (temperature monitoring, pH, alcohol,

To start discussing the 4th wave of coffee consumption, we need to look back on the first three waves, widely known in the coffee market. The first wave took place around 1800, when coffee started to be more explored by

According to the Brazilian Specialty Coffee Association (BSCA), the consumption of specialty coffee has been growing day by day. This makes producers increasingly specialize in this type of coffee. Check out the main regions producing specialty coffee in Brazil. Alta

According to the Brazilian Coffee Industry Association (ABIC), the consumption of specialty coffees grows between 15% and 20% per year, six times more than the consumption of traditional coffees. One of the reasons for this growth is the number of